Lawfront
Group Management Accountant
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About Lawfront
Lawfront is a fast-growing national legal services business, bringing together leading regional law firms to create a stronger, more innovative platform for clients and colleagues alike. With an acquisitive growth strategy and a focus on operational excellence, we are looking for an experienced Group Management Accountant to join our central finance team for an initial 6-month Fixed Term Contract and play a key role in supporting the financial management of the Group.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality financial reporting across the Group. This is a varied and hands-on role offering exposure to group reporting, consolidations, audit management, finance transformation projects, and acquisition accounting within a complex multi-entity environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the monthly close process across multiple group entities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Lead month-end accounting activities for holding companies, including journals, reconciliations, and consolidation adjustments.
- Prepare monthly group management accounts, board packs, and insightful financial analysis.
- Deliver meaningful variance analysis, KPI reporting, and performance commentary for senior stakeholders.
- Act as a key contact during the annual audit process, liaising with auditors and finance teams across the Group.
- Support acquisition accounting activities and assist with the integration of newly acquired businesses.
- Contribute to finance transformation initiatives, including systems implementation and reporting enhancements.
- Partner with Finance Directors, Managing Partners, and senior business leaders across the organisation.
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About You
We're looking for a proactive and commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
You Will Ideally Have
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification (or be nearing completion).
- Proven experience in a Group Accountant, Management Accountant, or Financial Accountant position.
- Strong month-end close and management reporting experience within a multi-entity environment.
- Experience preparing consolidated management accounts and group reporting.
- Excellent reconciliation and financial analysis skills.
- Experience supporting external audits and financial control processes.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business.
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Desirable Experience
- Acquisition accounting and post-acquisition integration.
- Finance transformation projects and systems implementations.
- Exposure to FP&A systems or practice management platforms such as Aderant.
- Professional services, legal, or private equity-backed businesses.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to join a growing and ambitious organisation.
- Exposure to senior leadership and strategic finance projects.
- A collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Flexible hybrid working.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
If you're an experienced finance professional who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and can quickly add value, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV confirming salary expectations to Suzanne.James@lawfront.com
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