Management Accountant

South Yorkshire Police; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Hybrid working

Development courses

Employee support programme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

South Yorkshire Police is seeking a Management Accountant to support Corporate Finance, based in Carbrook, Sheffield. The role focuses on budgeting, management reporting, and strategic financial insights to align with Force objectives.

It involves line management of Finance Officers and developing the accountancy function to contribute to overall financial performance. The post supports budget setting and monitoring processes, with responsibilities across monthly reporting, KPI oversight, and

Qualifications

• Qualified CCAB/CIMA member with full membership.
• Significant and recent management accounting experience.
• Up to date with current accounting issues and practical accounting knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with large ERP systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience building relationships with senior managers and budget holders.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Experience leading a team and staff management.

Responsibilities

• Lead budget setting process and provide direction to Finance Officers.
• Manage month-end processes and ensure timeliness and accuracy.
• Prepare high-quality monthly budget monitoring reports.
• Coordinate statutory returns and ad-hoc data requests.
• Provide guidance on workforce planning reconciliation and pay accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and timescales.
• Manage the team and develop staff; deputise for Senior MA.
• Act as BI champion for management accounting reporting.

Skills

CCAB/CIMA membership

Management accounting

Accounting knowledge

Excel (advanced)

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

CPD focus

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Tools

Oracle ERP

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Role: Management Accountant

Department: Corporate Finance

Location: Carbrook, Sheffield

Salary: £44,700 - £49,716 (pro rata)

Hours: 30

Contract Type: Temporary until 31st March 2028

As a Management Accountant you will prepare management reports, budgeting, and analysis to support South Yorkshire Police (SYP) with an overall view of performance for Business Units (BU). You will also provide strategic financial insights and collaborate with BU leaders to align financial strategies with business objectives.

You will support the budget setting and budget monitoring processes in accordance with corporate timetables and develop the accountancy function to contribute to overall Force financial objectives.

Duties include, providing line management and day to day leadership & support to a team of Finance Officers.

Key responsibilities:

Budget Setting

• To lead the budget setting process and provide clear direction to Finance Officers.

Budget Monitoring

• Lead and co-ordinate the month end processes to ensure they are completed in accordance with the month-end timetable.
• Monitor the completion of key monthly procedures which include, virement reconciliations, contingencies, and central reports, in accordance with the month-end process, ensuring these are accurate and up to date.
• Prepare high quality and accurate monthly budget monitoring reports for SCT, including the capital, grant and savings appendices.
• Produce reports as required including Joint Independent Audit Committee (JIAC) reports where relevant as per financial instructions
• Coordinate non statutory returns (e.g., Uplift, Covid) on behalf of the Force and provide external information where necessary.
• Provide guidance and steer to the monthly workforce plan reconciliation to ensure pay recs are accurate and timely.
• Ensure department compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and timescales in relation to those local financial management responsibilities detailed above.

KPIs

• Update and monitor the Key Performance Indicators for the team and review performance and standard of work provided to stakeholders and the Force. Take appropriate action for discrepancies and provide support to the Accountants and Finance Officers to ensure the deadlines are met.

SPOC for Ad-hoc Requests

• Act as the SPOC for ad‑hoc requests for information including Freedom of Information requests and other ad‑hoc requests for data, co‑ordinating the provision of information via the Accountants or Finance Officers (as appropriate).

System Control

• Be a Business Intelligence Champion for Management Accounting and support the development, creation, and amendment of financial reports to meet the requirements of the team and districts/departments, ensuring the most appropriate reporting tool is being used for each financial function/process.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of systems ensuring that Oracle meets the needs of the department and the force.
• Coordinate the testing of IT systems (UAT), subject to upgrade/implementation, ensuring that the department issues are represented and addressed, and new procedures are recommended as appropriate.

Continuous Improvement

• Take personal responsibility for continuous improvement within their own area and lead on project work. On an annual basis, identify budget setting issues and review post budget setting to improve the working practices for future financial years.

Line Management

• To lead, manage and develop staff within the team, fostering a high-performance culture so that it is able to provide a high quality, professional business focussed service that drives and supports the delivery of the Force strategy and priorities.
• Line Management of a team of Finance Officers, providing direction and leadership, proactively managing performance, setting clear and stretching objectives, providing regular and constructive feedback, training and development and timely PDRs.
• Deputise for the Senior Management Accountant in their absence and where relevant seek support from the wider Management Accounting and Finance Business Partnering Teams in terms of deputising duties.

Skills and experience:

• Qualified Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (C.C.A.B.) or CIMA accountant with full membership.
• Significant and recent management accounting experience.
• Up to date with current accounting issues and good, practical accounting knowledge.
• Demonstrate IT literacy including advanced Excel, with significant experience of large, complex ERP systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to use a range of communication techniques.
• Experience of building strong working relationships and establishing personal credibility with senior managers and budget holders.
• Understand personal and professional strengths and development needs and be able to evidence the steps taken to enhance your continuing professional development.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a highly pressurised environment.
• Experience of leading a team and staff management.

Skills and experience as documented in the role profile need to be evidenced in your application to be considered for interview.

What we offer:

• A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working
• A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust
• Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police
• Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice
• Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme
• Committed to embedding sustainability: South Yorkshire Police Sustainability Strategy 2020-2025 (yhrn.police)
• Membership to the Sports and Social Club
• Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 5 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre‑requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

Appearance & Standards:

South Yorkshire Police is committed to striking a proportionate balance between self‑expression and the need to maintain role sensitive professional standards in dress and appearance. Officers, staff, and volunteers of South Yorkshire Police are permitted to have tattoos visible whilst on duty provided the tattoo is not considered to be unacceptable or otherwise inappropriate. Tattoos will be reviewed as part of the recruitment and selection process.

South Yorkshire Police's overarching aim is to deliver an excellent police service to support safer communities. The public's assessment of our excellence is influenced by the level of trust and confidence in us, as an organisation and as individuals. In comparison to the general public, police officers and police staff are held to a higher standards of behaviour and accountability. In applying to join the police, applicants are accepting of these higher standards and understand the implications on their right to privacy.

South Yorkshire Police's Key Values:

At South Yorkshire Police we have 3 key values which run through everything we do Fairness, Integrity & Trust, the attached document details the key behaviours we expect all employees to adhere to.

Smarter ways of Working:

South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives, whilst meeting the needs of the organisation. This in turn enables SYP to provide an outstanding service to the community.

There are 3 different categories as part of this which are: Fixed, Field and Hybrid.

This role has been evaluated as a hybrid role.

Hybrid: Applicable when the work can be undertaken at any location, whether that be a SYP building or from home.

Contact details:

For further information about the role, please contact: Donna Biggs by email [e-mail]

Closing Date: 2nd October 2026

Diversity & Inclusion:

Applications are particularly welcome from female and ethnic minority candidates.

It is really important to us that the department represents the community we serve, in order for us to provide the best service, utilising a range of backgrounds, experience and skills. We support and value all officers and staff and the unique experiences they bring to the role. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from these valuable underrepresented groups.

If you are from an underrepresented group and want to find out more about the support we can offer, please contact our dedicated team on [e-mail]

In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours.

Internal Candidates:

You must apply through the internal jobs board.

This vacancy is temporary therefore; you must have the support of your current Line Manager to apply. If you are a permanent member of staff, this would be classed as a secondment opportunity. If you are on a fixed term contract, you must contact the Recruitment Team before applying.

Please ensure that you and your current line manager complete the attached consent form. Please email the completed form to the hiring line manager, with the role title and the closing date stated in the subject of your email.

Without support, your application will not be considered any further.

Further Information:

This role is offered on a fixed-term basis in accordance with applicable employment legislation and South Yorkshire Police policy.

Fixed-term contracts are used where there is a genuine business need, such as project-based work, temporary cover or time-limited funding. The fixed term period is subject to change, linked to the posts requirements and may be subject to extension or early termination in line with appropriate notice period.

All fixed-term employees will receive equal treatment and access to opportunities in line with our commitment to fair and inclusive employment practices.

Where appropriate, fixed-term roles may be made permanent without the need for a further recruitment process.

View our recruitment video:

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