Assistant Finance Business Partner

Fletchers Solicitors Ltd; Sefton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Southport seeks a motivated Assistant Finance Business Partner to enhance financial performance through insightful analysis and management accounts support. The role offers hybrid working, a supportive culture, and excellent benefits, making it a great opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

35 days holiday per year

Pension scheme

Life Assurance Policy

Medicash policy

Company sick pay

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and IVF schemes

Flexible working environment

Funded company social events

Monthly voucher awards

Qualifications

• Currently studying towards an accounting qualification.
• Management accounting experience required.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPS, SUMIFS, pivot tables).

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Business Partner with financial analysis.
• Prepare management accounts and monitor financial projections.
• Analyze and interpret financial data.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Relationship Building

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’re 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 is a key role for someone currently studying towards an accounting qualification, who brings 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, with an option to purchase up to 3 extra days’ holiday per year, and long service awards after 5, 7, and 9 years
• 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 with a positive work-life balance
• Varied calendar of funded company social events (check out Fletters Group on LinkedIn)
• Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees

Main Responsibilities:

• Work closely with and support the Finance Business Partner, assisting Legal Teams with analysis and recommendations to improve financial performance and efficiencies.
• Manage ongoing finance-related projects, support Legal Directors, and monitor performance against financial projections.
• Prepare management accounts, review monthly spend, identify savings, and support budget setting.
• Provide financial support for ad-hoc requests across the business.
• Analyze and interpret 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 and at pace
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable Skills and Experience:

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

We reserve the right to close this role early depending on candidate calibre 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 expanded into the Fletchers Group 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, apprenticeship and training opportunities, and pathways for internal progression. Approximately 10% of our colleagues participate in apprenticeships or training contracts, reflecting our commitment to learning and development. Our culture is nurturing, designed to help you achieve your aspirations. We also have senior lawyer programs and the Fletchers Foundation to support injured individuals.

Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone can thrive and are proud to participate in the Disability Confident scheme and other diversity initiatives.