Assistant Finance Business Partner

Fletchers Solicitors; Sefton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking an Assistant Finance Business Partner to enhance financial performance through analysis and management account support. The role offers hybrid working and a supportive culture, making it ideal for those studying accounting. Join a dynamic team focused on collaboration and growth.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

35 days holiday including bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life Assurance Policy

Medicash policy

Company sick pay

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity schemes

Flexible working environment

Funded social events

Monthly voucher awards

Qualifications

• Currently studying towards an accounting qualification.
• Management accounting experience required.
• Advanced Excel skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Support Finance Business Partner with analysis and recommendations.
• Prepare management accounts and review monthly spend.
• Analyze and interpret financial data.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Accounting Qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Role- Assistant Finance Business Partner

Location- The role will be hybrid with an office base at Southport

Assistant Finance Business Partner - Hybrid | Great Culture & Benefits | Southport

Join Fletchers Group, a forward-thinking legal business with a strong reputation for excellence, collaboration, and people-first values. We are offering a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and analytically minded Assistant Finance Business Partner to support the financial review and analysis of the business, with a particular focus on management accounts support for our Personal Injury legal teams.

Working closely with the Finance Business Partner, you'll provide insightful analysis and recommendations to help improve financial performance and drive efficiencies across the organisation. This role is ideal for someone currently studying towards an accounting qualification, with management accounting experience, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

At Fletchers, we're proud to offer hybrid working, a supportive culture, and excellent benefits that make us a great place to grow your career.

In return, Fletchers can offer:

• 35 hours working week
• Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
• 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure; option to purchase up to 3 extra days' holiday per year, with additional days awarded after 5, 7, and 9 years of employment
• Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option
• Life Assurance Policy
• Medicash policy covering dental, optical, and other medical expenses
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and IVF schemes
• Flexible, agile working environment promoting work-life balance
• Varied funded social events (check out Fletters Group on LinkedIn)
• Monthly voucher awards for winners

Main Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with and support the Finance Business Partner, assisting Legal Teams with analysis and recommendations to enhance financial performance and efficiency.
• Manage ongoing finance projects, supporting Legal Directors and monitoring performance against financial projections.
• Prepare management accounts, review monthly spend, identify savings, and support budget settlement processes.
• Provide financial support for ad-hoc business requests.
• Analyze and interpret financial data.
• Assist with annual budget forecasts.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Currently studying towards an accounting qualification
• Management accounting experience
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPS, SUMIFS, pivot tables)
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Team player with independence
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Experience in the Legal sector
• Use of case management systems
• Commercial experience

We reserve the right to close this role early depending on candidate quality and volume.

About Fletchers Solicitors:

Fletchers is a growing law firm specializing in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with excellent rankings with both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. We have transformed into the Fletchers Group following several acquisitions, with ambitious expansion plans. Our offices are located in Manchester, Liverpool, Southport, Leeds, Bolton, and Cambridge. We offer flexible hybrid work arrangements, a great work-life balance, attractive benefits, training opportunities, and pathways for internal progression. Our culture is nurturing, designed to support your aspirations.

Fletchers Group is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and supporting initiatives like the Disability Confident scheme. We strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive.