Management Accountant

WorkNest; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join WorkNest as a Management Accountant in Chester, where you'll drive financial reporting and analysis in a rapidly growing team. You'll support strategic decisions, manage a small finance team, and contribute to the integration of legal services within a collaborative and forward-thinking culture. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Great benefits

Supportive and inclusive work culture

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in a similar role.
• At least three years of hands-on experience.
• Ability to engage with non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting and analysis for Legal SRA division.
• Prepare management accounts with detailed variance analysis.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Data Analysis

Strategic Thinking

Team Management

Education

CIMA, ACCA, or ACA qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

WorkNest Chester, England, United Kingdom

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Looking for your next step in finance? Join a growing business where you'll play a key role, enjoy real responsibility, and be part of a supportive team with a fantastic culture.

Why join us

WorkNest, part of the wider Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) division owned by Axiom GRC, is expanding fast. Our group includes experts in Employment Law, HR, Health & Safety, Cybersecurity, ISO, and Compliance – powered by pragmatic advice and cutting-edge technology. Recent acquisitions like Bulletproof, Pentest People, IMSM and Wirehouse have accelerated our growth across UK and global markets, and we’re now aiming for £250m in revenue with >25% CAGR through a mix of organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

We’re looking for a driven Management Accountant to lead financial reporting and analysis for the Legal SRA division of WorkNest, which contributes 15% of group revenue. You’ll act as a finance expert, partnering with senior leaders, supporting commercial decisions, and managing a small transactional finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone detail-oriented and proactive who enjoys autonomy, fast-paced environments, and making a real impact.

What We Offer

• Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
• Great benefits
• Supportive and Inclusive work culture
• Opportunity to make a real impact, grow your career in a supportive team, and be part of a business that values your ideas and expertise.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

In this role, you’ll take ownership of reconciling and analysing transactional data in our ERP system (Xero) to ensure the accuracy and completeness of figures in the P&L and balance sheet. You’ll work closely with the transactional finance team and other source systems to prepare all reporting for the business and Axiom GRC, ensuring it meets stakeholder needs. A key part of your responsibilities will include preparing management accounts with detailed variance analysis and insightful commentary, as well as maintaining consistent accounting processes, identifying efficiencies, and driving improvements. You’ll also support the budgeting and forecasting process, provide robust challenge to budget holders, and ensure all compliance and regulatory returns (such as VAT, P11D, and SRA returns) are submitted accurately and on time.

You’ll work closely with the SRA senior leadership team to begin building strong business partnering relationships, helping them understand financial performance through enhanced reporting, detailed analysis, and the development of meaningful KPIs. You’ll also play a key role in the continued integration of the Legal SRA businesses into the wider WorkNest division, contributing your expertise to systems implementation and aligning divisional processes. Managing and coaching both direct and indirect reports will be an important part of the role, ensuring tasks are delivered accurately and on time. You’ll also support the Financial Controller and Finance Director with wider projects, gaining exposure to a variety of business initiatives in a supportive, fast-paced environment.

About You

We’re looking for a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA), or someone in the final stages of qualification with significant experience in a similar role. You’ll bring at least three years of hands-on experience, with the confidence to liaise with colleagues at all levels and the ability to think strategically while managing competing priorities. Strong judgement, initiative, and delegation skills will be key, along with the ability to engage and influence non-finance stakeholders to help drive positive change.

You’ll be joining a supportive team within a business that truly values collaboration and has an amazing, inclusive culture. If you’re someone who thrives in a team environment, enjoys sharing knowledge, and wants to be part of a workplace where your ideas and contributions are encouraged and appreciated, we’d love to hear from you.

Up for the challenge?

If you share our values – Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Inclusion, click the ‘apply now’ button to send us your CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the role criteria.

WorkNest is committed to promoting inclusion and diversity in all we do. If you need adjustments to support your application, please contact our Talent and Recruitment team.

Discover what makes us a great place to work: Watch our Culture Video - https://worknest.wistia.com/medias/tg8eo5hyce

Closing date: 21st July 2025. Please note: Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We may look to close the advert early, so please don't delay in submitting an application.

WorkNest is a powerhouse of employment law, HR and health and safety support services, weaving pragmatic advice with powerful technology platforms.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Legal Services

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