Group Management Accountant

PKF Smith Cooper Limited; Kegworth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Kegworth is seeking an experienced accountant to drive financial process improvements and support strategic initiatives. This role is pivotal for the firm’s growth as they aim to double in size over the next five years. Ideal candidates will hold an ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification and possess strong Excel skills. The position offers a collaborative culture with opportunities for professional development, flexible working, and additional benefits like generous holiday and rewards systems.

Benefits

Flexible working policy

25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays

Life assurance

Healthshield cashback on healthcare

Kudos Reward Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as an accountant with a focus on financial improvements.
• Ability to prepare management accounts and maintain reconciliations.
• Experience in statutory reporting including financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Financial Controller on strategic initiatives.
• Drive improvements in financial processes and systems.
• Assist with annual budgets and profitability analysis.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Working knowledge of Sage 200

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or QBE)

Job description

Location: Derby

Contract: Full‑time (37.5 hours)

Salary: Dependent on experience

Are you an experienced accountant with a passion for driving financial process improvements?

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in our firm’s ambitious growth strategy as we aim to double in size over the next five years. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact, this could be the perfect fit!

What you’ll be doing

• Partner with the Financial Controller on strategic initiatives and deliver key milestones
• Drive improvements in financial processes, reporting, and systems
• Consolidate quarterly management accounts across the Group
• Prepare subsidiary MI packs and maintain balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with annual budgets, forecasts, and profitability analysis
• Support year‑end accounts and liaise with external accountants
• Manage budgeting and reforecast processes
• Assist with statutory reporting, including financial statements

What we’re looking for

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or QBE)
• Strong Excel skills and working knowledge of Sage 200
• Methodical, analytical, and detail‑oriented
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Ability to solve problems and think proactively

Why PKF Smith Cooper

• Our company culture, built on our values – Engage, Empower and Excel – encourages initiative, personal growth, and collaboration. Every team member is appreciated and celebrated; a notion embodied in our Kudos Reward Scheme.
• The firm’s Partners, who remain actively invested in the development of employees, will both support and champion your professional development and progression.
• We work with ambitious businesses of different sizes across a variety of sectors, so no two jobs are the same.
• We are multi‑award‑winning accountants and business advisors, ranked the 12th biggest firm by UK fee income in the Accountancy Age Top 50+50.

Why Derby

At our headquarters, located in Pride Park, you’ll find our main office, featuring three floors of bright, open‑plan workspaces, breakout areas, and modern meeting rooms. Fully equipped kitchens and dining spaces are perfect for spending time away from our desks, and you can even enjoy our private, on‑site gym.

PKF International

As an active member of PKF International, we are part of a large global network of legally independent accounting firms. Located in the five fastest growing global markets, we have ground presence in 150 countries and span across many jurisdictions. An ambitious, future‑focussed network, PKF provides a comprehensive range of services. Operating in unison with member firms across the world, we are able to share our ideas, expertise, and specialist resources to better serve our clients, delivering highly personalised services and global connectivity through our client‑centric culture.

What's in it for you

• A working environment that empowers you to perform at your best, through our flexible working policy and dress for your diary scheme – Hybrid working during your probation period is subject to manager discretion.
• Time to do what matters to you – 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, the option to reduce annual hours for additional annual leave, and your birthday off, on us. Long‑serving employees can also request a sabbatical, giving you the chance to make truly unforgettable memories.
• Rewards for those who actively embrace and embody our values and culture through our Kudos Reward Scheme.
• Regular social events and annual, company‑wide away days, giving you the opportunity to engage with colleagues across your division and office, as well as the wider firm.
• Bonus referral schemes for introducing new talent or clients so that when we benefit, you do too.
• Life doesn’t stop at the end of the working day and neither do our benefits. We also offer life assurance, discounts on a huge variety of retailers through the PKF Smith Cooper Rewards Scheme, and cashback on healthcare (including dental visits, physiotherapy etc) through Healthshield.

How to apply

If you believe you meet our requirements, we encourage you to apply! Even if you don’t meet 100% of the criteria, please submit your application. To do so, upload your CV and a cover letter to our job portal.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to a member of the People team at [e-mail] or by calling 01332 332021.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds; however, we are unable to accept applications from candidates who require a visa to work in the UK.

Also, we kindly ask that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us unless we have directly reached out to you.