Junior Management Accountant

Distinct; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic finance firm in Derby is seeking a Junior Management Accountant to support a strategic finance transformation. This role offers exposure to group-level financial reporting, budgeting, and acquisitions within a fast-growing and ambitious team. The ideal candidate will be part-qualified (CIMA/ACCA) and detail-oriented, with strong analytical skills. You will receive full study support and work in a hybrid model, gaining valuable experience in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Full study support

Hybrid working

Genuine progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or studying CIMA or ACCA (or ready to start).
• Strong foundations in finance (AAT, finance degree or similar).
• Comfortable presenting financial information and improving processes.

Responsibilities

• Month-end and management accounts preparation.
• Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Group financial reporting across multiple businesses.
• Supporting audits and acquisition activity.
• Process improvement and reporting enhancements.

Skills

Detail-focused

Analytical

Inquisitive

Proactive

Presentation skills

Education

Part-qualified or studying CIMA or ACCA

AAT or finance degree

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Junior Management Accountant
£30,000 – £35,000 pa plus full study support | Hybrid | Derby | Permanent

A newly created role in a fast-growing and forward-thinking finance team.
This is one of two new hires at this level, supporting a strategic finance transformation within a successful and expanding group. The business is ambitious, growing fast and aiming for FTSE 250 status.
You will work closely with a new Group Management Accountant (joining in September) and a highly regarded Financial Controller. The role offers excellent exposure to group-level reporting, budgeting and acquisitions. The finance team is shifting from business as usual to a commercially focused, insight-driven function.
You will be involved in:

• Month-end and management accounts
• Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Group financial reporting across multiple businesses
• Supporting audits and acquisition activity
• Process improvement and reporting enhancements

What we are looking for:

• Part-qualified or studying CIMA or ACCA (or ready to start)
• Strong foundations in finance (AAT, finance degree or similar)
• Detail-focused, analytical, inquisitive and proactive
• Comfortable presenting financial information and improving processes
• Interest in audit, compliance or group finance is a plus

You will receive full study support, hybrid working (two days from home), and genuine progression in a team set to grow to 20 people. Culture-wise, it is fast-paced but supportive, ambitious but down to earth.
If you are looking for a development-focused finance role in a growing business where you will be visible and valued – this is it.