Job Description

About Us

Burgh Thorpe Solicitors is a leading boutique law firm that prides itself on providing market-leading advice across a broad range of sectors and markets. We have developed state of the art technology which allows us to offer exceptional legal services across Residential Conveyancing & Commercial Property whilst also providing that all-important high-street service to our local communities.

We are now seeking an experienced and commercially astute Assistant Management Accountant to support the firm's financial planning, reporting, and decision-making. This role is key to ensuring accurate financial management, driving efficiency, and supporting strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

As an Assistant Management Accountant you'll deal with a variety of elements and tasks such as:

Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts Track financial performance vs budgets and forecasts Deliver clear and concise reporting for the management team Identify variances and provide commentary with actionable insights Support preparation of annual budgets and cash flow forecasts Develop rolling forecasts to support business planning Assist department heads in understanding their financial performance Monitor day-to-day cash flow Liaise with the legal cashier to ensure smooth financial operations Track debtor days, WIP, and client account balances Analyse overheads and departmental spending Make recommendations for improving profitability and efficiency Conduct lawyer-level cost vs billing analysis: Calculate true cost of each fee-earner (salary, NI, pensions, software, training, etc.); Compare against individual billing and contribution to profit; Highlight breakeven points and underperformance risks Ensure financial compliance with SRA Accounts Rules (liaising with the legal cashier as needed) Prepare for external audits and support the auditors where necessary Help maintain appropriate financial policies and controls Maintain accurate records using Xero and CMS Create automated reports and dashboards to support leadership Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and reporting

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent) Experience in professional services (legal or similar industry preferred) Strong knowledge of financial systems - Xero, Excel Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail Proactive, commercially aware, and solution-focused Ability to communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders

Why Join Burgh Thorpe Solicitors?

25 days standard holiday allocation plus 8 days public holiday Two Wellbeing Days per year; in addition to your annual leave A better work-life balance Manage your time more flexibly More opportunities for progression Exceptional internal support An extensive programme of social events and initiatives designed to foster a real sense of community and collaboration We offer a supportive environment that helps our staff deliver an unparalleled level of service and client care whilst enjoying lives that are emotionally and financially fulfilling
Where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Peterborough PE2 6FL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Accounting: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person