Management Accountant (Sale) Full Time

Lawfront is one of the UK’s fastest‑growing legal groups, bringing together high‑performing regional law firms under a single, forward‑thinking structure. We combine local expertise with the strength of a national platform, enabling our firms to deliver exceptional client service while benefiting from centralised support, investment, and strategic leadership.

As we continue to expand, we are strengthening our central finance function with the appointment of a talented Group Management Accountant.

The Role

This is a key role within Lawfront’s Group Finance team, supporting the Group Financial Controller and CFO in delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting across a multi‑entity environment. You will play a central part in consolidating monthly results, improving financial processes, and supporting integration as new firms join the group.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for multiple group entities, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Support the consolidation of group results and preparation of board‑level reporting packs.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across the group.
• Work closely with local finance teams within acquired firms to ensure alignment of reporting standards.
• Support integration activities, including onboarding new firms into group reporting processes.
• Maintain and improve financial controls, processes, and reporting frameworks.
• Provide financial insight and analysis to support strategic decision‑making.
• Assist with year‑end processes, audit preparation, and statutory reporting as required.

About You

We are looking for someone who is proactive, analytical, and comfortable working in a dynamic, evolving environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Part‑qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent experience.
• Strong management accounting experience, ideally within a multi‑entity or group structure.
• Excellent Excel and financial systems skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to interpret and present financial information clearly.
• Confident communicator who can build relationships across different teams and locations.
• Comfortable working to deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Desirable

• Experience in professional services or the legal sector.
• Exposure to acquisitions, integrations, or group consolidations.

What We Offer

• A key role within a growing, ambitious national legal group.
• Opportunities for progression as the group continues to expand.
• A collaborative, supportive finance team.
• Hybrid working and flexibility.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

How To Apply

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact within a growing organisation, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV confirming salary expectations to Suzanne.James@lawfront.com