Partnership Tax Manager, Global Law Firm

A leading global law firm is looking to appoint a Partnership Tax Manager to join its finance and tax function in London. This is a high-profile role supporting the firm’s partners and senior stakeholders across UK and international tax matters, with a particular focus on partnership tax compliance, partner tax affairs, tax reporting and advisory support.

The role would suit a technically strong tax professional with experience in partnership tax, ideally gained within a law firm, professional services firm, accountancy practice or another partnership-led environment.

Key Responsibilities:
Manage UK partnership tax compliance, including partnership tax returns, partner tax statements and related reporting obligations.
Support the preparation and review of partner tax computations, profit allocations, capital account movements and basis period calculations.
Act as a key point of contact for partners on tax matters, ensuring clear, accurate and commercially sensitive communication.
Work closely with finance, payroll, partner affairs and international tax teams on partner remuneration, drawings, distributions and tax reserving.
Support international partner tax matters, including cross-border assignments, overseas tax filings, withholding tax, social security and permanent establishment considerations.
Liaise with HMRC and external advisers on partnership tax queries, disclosures and compliance matters.
Assist with tax payments, partner tax reserves, cash flow forecasting and tax equalisation processes where applicable.
Provide technical input on new partner admissions, retirements, lateral hires, secondments and partner mobility.
Support tax governance, risk management and process improvement across the partnership tax function.
Contribute to wider tax projects, including international expansion, restructuring, systems improvements and automation initiatives.

Candidate Profile
CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification preferred.
Strong UK partnership tax experience, ideally within a law firm, professional services firm, Big Four/top-tier practice or partnership environment.
Good technical knowledge of UK personal tax, partnership tax and partner profit allocation principles.
Exposure to international partner tax, expatriate tax, mobility or cross-border tax matters would be beneficial.
Comfortable dealing with senior stakeholders, including partners and finance leadership.
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage complex tax data and deadlines.
Clear communicator who can explain technical tax matters in a practical and commercial way.
Proactive, organised and comfortable working in a fast-paced professional services environment.