Job Description

At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.

Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why many are incredibly longstanding. And we enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 100 years.



We are where you need us to be. We are in the world's largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. Our international footprint is extensive and committed.




We are at our best tackling complexity and navigating change. We work alongside you on demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.




We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, ESG, infrastructure and resources. And we're focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world, including technology and digitalisation.



All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition - which is to help you achieve yours.



Your goals. Our ambition.

The Opportunity

Primary Responsibilities:

Global Partner Finance

Assisting the Partner Finance Manager:

To ensure Partner Finance delivers a consistent, seamless service to partners globally. To develop Partner Finance systems and controls, including greater use of consistent process and technology.

Core responsibilities

Supervisory aspects

Supervision of Tax & Partner Finance Assistant in relation to their Partner Finance responsibilities. Help contribute to a collegial, supportive and enjoyable environment in which to work where team members feel they are being developed to enhance their contribution to the Firm. Provide coaching and support to new and existing team members.

Partner payments


Preparation of relevant workings and paperwork required to deliver Partner remuneration efficiently.


Ensuring all payments to ROW partners are made in a coordinated and timely manner and have been subject to appropriate approval. This includes:

Monthly drawings Recording and communicating the lock-up incentive scheme results Quarterly drawings Distributions

Partner Capital


Administering and reconciling partner capital. This includes:

Maintaining capital information packs/forms Administering the annual capital call Issuing capital information packs to lateral and promotion candidates Reconciliation of the banks' interest charge Calculation of the additional entitlement Maintaining the monthly reconciliation

Cashflow forecasts

Preparation and distribution of individual cashflow statements for partners. Provision of timely, accurate information for management - for example, distribution forecasts and partner cash flow forecasts

Monthly reconciliations, reports & surveys


Preparation of;

Member Drawings & Current Account Reconciliations Member Equivalent Drawings & Current Account Reconciliations Sundry Debtor Reconciliation Benefits & Allowances Reconciliation Foreign exchange and system currency journals Payment Schedule for Banking

Provision of partner statistics to stakeholders


Surveys


Maintaining partner information in Workday


Other Partner Finance responsibilities


Processing partner recharges including

CIGNA Life assurance PHI Critical illness cover Medical insurance Dental insurance Gym membership LLP Fund

Documenting and administering partner foreign exchange elections


Administering ad-hoc payments (e.g. sabbatical, allowances, capital repayments)


Fielding queries from key stakeholders


Year end

Preparation and distribution of individual current account statements for partners and associated loan notes Provision of information to TRPC team for UK tax computation in relation to unpaid salaries Fielding audit queries Preparation of the member allowances journals

Processes & Controls

Ongoing evaluation of best practice and identify operational improvements in Partner Finance team processes.

Finance & Accounting

Developing and maintaining strong relationships with Business Finance stakeholders. Consideration of local accounting, group accounting and related tax, foreign exchange and partner remuneration issues.

Key Performance Indicators:

Fulfilment of the Partner Finance team's obligations in an efficient and timely manner. Timely dissemination of information to relevant stakeholders Accuracy of information provided

Qualifications, skills and experience

Qualified accountant and/or tax adviser 5 years professional partnership experience working in legal or large corporate organisations Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy Excellent written and oral communication skills Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise

Competencies

Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy; Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise; Ability to cope with conflicting demands and meet deadlines; Excellent communication skills and proactive management of stakeholder expectations; Enthusiastic, positive and committed team member; Excellent service orientation skills; Ability to use initiative and be pro-active; Intelligent and commercially minded.

Team

Business Finance

Working Pattern

Full time

Location

London

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values--Human, Bold, and Outstanding.