Management Accountant - Corporate

Role Overview

Are you an ambitious finance professional who thrives at the intersection of precision, trust, and governance? Do you possess strong knowledge in management reporting and analysis? Are you able to handle a highly visible role working with the most senior staff in this £400M t/o organisation? This could be the job for you!

You’ll be part of a collaborative and progressive finance function that’s evolving with technology and innovation. This is a chance to influence firm‑wide financial processes, develop your leadership skills and contribute to a global transformation project.

• ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified
• 4 years experience or more in legal, finance or professional services accounting
• Strong understanding of partnership accounting, tax principles and SRA Accounts Rules
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with partners
• Analytical thinker with a proactive approach to problem‑solving and process improvement
• High integrity and discretion when dealing with confidential partner financial information

• Partner Accounting & Financial Management – maintain and reconcile partner current and capital accounts, administer drawings, profit allocations, and tax reserves, manage partner‑related journals, inter‑firm transfers and onboarding/leaver settlements.
• Profit Allocation & Reporting – collaborate with the Finance Director / Head of Finance on the annual profit allocation process, prepare detailed profit share schedules, forecasts and management reports for the Partnership Board.
• Compliance & Regulatory Oversight – ensure full compliance with SRA Accounts Rules, HMRC partnership tax regulations and firm policies; liaise with auditors during year‑end reviews and manage HMRC reporting.
• Partner Liaison & Communication – act as the primary contact for partners on financial, tax and remuneration queries, communicate clearly on drawings, profit distributions and tax deductions.
• Systems & Process Management – drive automation, consistency and transparency across partner accounting processes; collaborate with IT, Finance and HR to ensure seamless data integration and reporting.

• Management Accounting
• Private Client Tax
• Tax Advisory

Competitive salary (£45k‑55kDOE) with market‑leading pension and bonus schemes, learning & development, wellbeing and employee assistance programmes. Hybrid working, flexible hours and a supportive culture. Exposure to growth‑oriented projects across systems, people and client areas, offering a great opportunity to build and grow a team.

Belfast, GB