Financial Accountant

Role: Financial Accountant



Location:
Southport/ Hybrid

Fletchers Solicitors Ltd have a fantastic opportunity to join our growing Team.

In the role you would be responsible for the financial administration of one of the Group’s subsidiary financial accounts. Be the point of contact for the wider finance team in preparing weekly and daily reconciliations of the Fletchers Group purchase order data. Rectifying any discrepancies and bring systems up to date across our range of suppliers.

The role is perfect for someone who is actively studying CIMA, ACCA or QBE, has advance excel skills with great attention to detail, who is looking for development in a supportive and innovative environment.

About Fletchers Solicitors:

Fletchers is a growing law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with excellent rankings with both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following several acquisitions, we have transformed into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for further expansion. Situated in the North-West of the UK, our offices are located in Manchester, Liverpool, Southport, Leeds, Bolton, and Cambridge. Many of our colleagues enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work arrangements. We offer a great work-life balance, attractive benefits, apprenticeship or training contract opportunities, and avenues for internal progression. Currently, approximately 10% of our colleagues participate in apprenticeships or training contracts, marking a milestone for us as we continue to improve our Learning & Development programs. Our culture is nurturing, designed to assist you in achieving your aspirations. Additionally, we have our Associate and Partner programs for senior lawyers and established the Fletchers Foundation to support those who have suffered injuries.

More information about us can be found on our website. https://www.fletcherssolicitors.co.uk/about-us

Fletchers Group 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. Fletchers understand and celebrating 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.

Main Responsibilities:

• Posting banking transactions into Xero accounts for Medical Law pagination services.
• Monitoring Medical law suppliers and raising payments where necessary for approval by Head of financial reporting on the bank.
• Assisting with the overall month end close of Medical Law accounts; accruals prepayments, payroll journals.
• Key contact for credit card administration, management of monthly statement collation, posting of credit card journals for the Group.
• Examining discrepancies between purchase order records and supplier statements
• Cross-referencing third party data to case management system
• Analysis of ledger balances
• Collaborating with various stakeholders across the business to resolve variances
• Identifying process improvements and opportunities for automation
• Control implementation as a result of reconciliation findings
• Other Ad hoc requirements as necessary

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Active CIMA/ACCA studier or QBE.
• Forward thinking with an analytical approach when reviewing data
• Advanced excel skills (Match, Lookups, Sumifs, Pivot tables)
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively and partner with both internal and external stakeholders

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Use of case management system

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

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, you also have an option to purchase up to 3 extra days’ holiday per year, until you reach the maximum long service awards which are awarded 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
• 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