Management Accountant MLS

Management Accountant – Medical Law Services (MLS)

Join Medical Law Services as a Management Accountant to shape the future of finance. You will work across Southport or Liverpool with flexible hybrid working, owning critical financial processes, collaborating with teams and driving meaningful change under the support of the Head of Finance.

Southport / Liverpool (Hybrid). Offices across England in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Southport.

• 35‑hour working week
• Annual bonus scheme
• 35 days holiday a year (including bank holidays and Christmas closure); option to purchase up to 3 extra days per year, plus a long‑service award of 3 days after each 5th, 7th and 9th full year of employment
• Pension scheme with tax‑efficient salary sacrifice option
• Life Assurance Policy
• Medicash policy covering dental, optical and other medical expenses
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
• Dedicated Learning and Development team to support growth
• Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work‑life balance
• Varied calendar of funded company social events
• Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

• Own the numbers: manage and post banking transactions in Xero for our Medical Law 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 the 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.
• Adapt & excel: take on ad‑hoc projects that keep things fresh and challenging.

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

• Knowledge of Xero accounting software.
• Experience in the 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.

Our 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 wellbeing 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.