Management Accountant - Medical Law Services- (MLS)

Fletchers Solicitors; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in the UK is seeking a Management Accountant to join their Medical Law Services. This role involves managing banking transactions, preparing P&L reports, and ensuring compliance with VAT and PAYE. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, advanced Excel knowledge, and be CIMA/ACCA qualified or QBE. This position offers a flexible hybrid working environment and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

35 days holiday per year

Annual bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Life Assurance Policy

Company sick pay

Flexible working environment

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proactive and detail-driven finance professional.
• Experience in legal sector advantageous.
• Ability to monitor supplier accounts and ensure timely payments.

Responsibilities

• Manage and post banking transactions in Xero.
• Assist in month-end processes including accruals and payroll journals.
• Prepare P&L reports for teams.

Skills

Active CIMA/ACCA or QBE

Advanced Excel skills

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Analytical approach

Tools

Xero

Job description

Management Accountant - Medical Law Services- (MLS)

Location: Southport / Liverpool / Hybrid

We work across England, with offices currently in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Southport. We believe we offer our colleagues the best hybrid and flexible working practices, balancing working from home with time collaborating and socialising with colleagues in our modern offices.

Join Us as a Management Accountant and Help Shape the Future of Finance at MLS!

Are you a proactive, detail-driven finance professional ready to take the next step in your career? At Medical Law Services, we're looking for a Management Accountant who wants to do more than just keep the numbers in check — you’ll play a crucial role in strengthening the financial performance of one of our key subsidiaries and influencing how our finance function evolves.

Based in Southport or Liverpool with flexible hybrid working, this is a fantastic opportunity to own critical financial processes, collaborate with teams across the business, and contribute to meaningful change. With the support of the Head of Finance, you’ll help build on strong foundations, streamline processes, and drive innovation within a dynamic, purpose-driven organisation.

If you’re ready to make an impact and grow your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment, we’d love to hear from you.

In return we offer:

• 35 hours working week
• Annual bonus scheme
• 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure; you also have an option to purchase up to 3 extra days’ holiday per year, until you earn the 3 days after your 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employment
• Pension scheme with tax‑efficient salary sacrifice option
• Life Assurance Policy
• Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
• A dedicated Learning and Development team, to help support you develop and grow
• Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work‑life balance
• Varied calendar of funded company social events (check out Fletchers Group on LinkedIn)
• Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees; a genuinely supportive and friendly culture
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Main Responsibilities

• Own the Numbers: Manage and post banking transactions in Xero for our Medical Law pagination services.
• Keep Things Moving: Monitor supplier accounts and ensure timely payments, working closely with the Head of Finance for approvals.
• Be the Go‑To Expert: Support our billing clerk with queries, invoices, and credit notes.
• Close with Confidence: Assist in month‑end processes including accruals, prepayments, and payroll journals.
• Deliver Insight: Prepare P&L reports for AI, Client Care, and Onboarding teams to inform smarter decisions.
• Stay Balanced: Perform accurate balance sheet reconciliations.
• Stay Compliant: Handle VAT and PAYE administration with precision.
• Collaborate & Influence: Work with stakeholders across the business to improve processes and reporting.
• Drive Change: Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency — your ideas matter here!
• Adapt & Excel: Take on ad‑hoc projects that keep things fresh and challenging.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Active CIMA/ACCA or QBE
• Forward thinking with an analytical approach when reviewing data
• Advanced Excel skills (Match, Lookups, Sumifs, Pivot tables)
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, both internally and externally.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of Xero accounting software
• Experience in legal sector advantageous but not essential.

We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.

About Medical Law Services- MLS

Our Medical Law Services (MLS) teams are at the forefront of delivering trusted, expert support to the personal injury and clinical negligence sector. We are committed to building lasting partnerships that help our clients navigate complex processes with confidence and ease.

We strive to redefine industry standards, leveraging our expertise, integrity, and innovation to support and deliver real value to our clients by providing a service that drives financial and operational success.

Our workplace culture is inclusive, informal, and supportive, with a strong focus on colleague well‑being and happiness. We are proud to offer some of the best hybrid and flexible working arrangements in the industry — because we understand that balance drives performance.

We also value connection and collaboration. We create exciting opportunities for teams to come together and thrive. Whether you're starting your career or aiming for leadership, you'll find a clear path to progress and development here — from apprenticeships and professional qualifications to senior roles.

We reward those who help build our success and live our values. Our benefits package is designed to grow with you, offering real opportunities to share in our long‑term strength. Our base pay and bonus structure is built to recognise and reward high performance.

Medical Law Services is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce, which is why we welcome applications from all diversity groups and backgrounds. We’re committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive. We understand and celebrate that no colleague is the same. We’re proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme, and we are signing up to other diversity standards to reflect our ethos.

If you would like to learn more, please visit our website.