Management Accountant:

Cherry Professional; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A business services company in Chesterfield is seeking a Management Accountant to support finance operations and business performance. You will be responsible for financial reporting, payroll compliance, and coaching junior staff, while collaborating with operational leaders. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits with opportunities for career growth in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified or actively studying (CIMA, ACCA, ACA).
• Strong foundation in management accounting and financial reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to analyse data.

Responsibilities

• Producing timely and accurate monthly financial statements.
• Supporting the month-end close process and group-level reporting.
• Overseeing payroll activity and ensuring compliance.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Excel skills

Education

CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent

Job description

Management Accountant| Chesterfield| £40,000 – £45,000 + Benefits DOE – Office Based

Are you a finance professional who thrives on bringing clarity to the numbers and adding value beyond the balance sheet? Are you looking for a hands-on role where you can support day-to-day operations, help steer business performance, and develop your leadership skills?

Our client, a rapidly growing and profitablebusiness services company, based in Chesterfield, is seeking a proactive Management Accountant to join its finance team. This is a key position, offering the chance to work closely with operational leaders while ensuring robust financial control and insightful reporting.

If you’re someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership, and wants to make a measurable impact in a supportive, fast-paced environment — this could be the right next move.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:

• Producing timely and accurate monthly financial statements, including profit & loss, balance sheet and variance analysis
• Supporting the month-end close process and contributing to group-level reporting
• Overseeing regular payroll activity and ensuring compliance with relevant processes
• Analysing service costs and profitability to support commercial decisions
• Providing financial input to operational teams and assisting with performance monitoring
• Helping to shape financial forecasts, annual budgets, and audit preparation
• Supervising and coaching a junior finance team member
• Recommending improvements to internal systems, controls, and reporting tools

What You’ll Bring:

• Professionally qualified or actively studying (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
• A strong foundation in management accounting, financial reporting, accounting procedures, and payroll
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to analyse data and explain insights clearly
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with different teams
• A hands-on attitude, with a focus on solving problems and improving processes
• Experience working in a business services or similar professional environment is a plus
• Strong Excel skills would be beneficial

What’s in It for You:

• A varied and impactful role within a well-established, growing organisation
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and operational decision-making
• A supportive team culture with opportunities for career development
• Competitive salary and a full benefits package

If you’re looking for a finance role that goes beyond routine reporting — one where your ideas and insight can shape outcomes — we’d love to hear from you.

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