We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and proactive qualified/QBE accountant to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller (GFC), you will provide accounting support to the Devonshire Hotels and Restaurant Group, including the Cavendish Hotel and our holiday cottages. The Devonshire Group is more than a collection of businesses - it’s a community committed to stewardship, sustainability, and long-term value creation. Working here means being a part of a collaborative team where your voice is heard within a supportive culture that promotes work-life balance and personal growth. What you’ll be doing: As Management Accountant, you will provide accounting and financial support to the Devonshire Hotels and Restaurant Group, including the Cavendish Hotel and Holiday Cottages. To provide finance support to the Group Financial Controller, FP&A Manager and Senior Management, including the development and production of financial and non-financial management information. Evaluate the impact of new activities and investment opportunities, both before and after implementation. Prepare budgets and forecasts in conjunction with Senior Management, for review by the FP&A Manager. Evaluate business performance, highlighting risks and opportunities to budget and forecasts, and preparing performance reviews, KPI’s, and ad hoc analysis. Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow. Maintain and control records within the management accounts, ensuring all appropriate reconciliations and necessary adjustments are completed. Complete internal audit reviews to ensure compliance with group policies, procedures, and controls. Completion and timely submission of VAT, Statutory and Government statistical returns, and assist in the preparation of the Devonshire Group tax computations. Prepare statutory accounts and support the external audit, as appropriate. Provide system support and maintenance of the Group’s Finance and Business Systems where appropriate, and support system development, including end user training. This is a permanent role, working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The role will be based at the Chatsworth Estate Office, Derbyshire, but will require weekly travel to the Bolton Abbey Estate Office. Hybrid working will be available with a minimum of 2-days worked from the Estate Office. Who we are looking for: We are seeking an experienced management accountant with excellent attention to detail. You’ll bring: Fully qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), with proven experience in accounting and financial reporting - typically developed over 2 - 5 years, or through an equivalent combination of qualifications and relevant experience Strong working knowledge of financial systems High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general IT literacy Strong organisational and time management skills Able to prioritise work and work to strict deadlines Team player A commitment to the Devonshire Group values. Why Join us: The Devonshire Group is committed to sustainability, heritage, and creating value that lasts - for our people, our communities, and our environment. As part of the wider Devonshire Group, owned by the Duke of Devonshire, which includes Chatsworth, Bolton Abbey, Lismore and the Devonshire Hotels & Restaurants Group, we pride ourselves on our commitment to building friendly and efficient teams who are focused on delivering exceptional customer service. We are committed to ensuring the happiness and wellbeing of our staff and as such offer fantastic benefits include: A competitive salary up to £53,400 pa. Generous holiday entitlement plus option to buy more Free access to Chatsworth and Bolton Abbey Estate Excellent personal development and career opportunities. Free entry to the Chatsworth fairs and many of the events, plus discount in our catering, retail and hotel establishments Free on-site parking Employee assistance programme and a wellbeing calendar of events Details of our employee benefits can be found here: https://devonshiregroup.co.uk/work-with-us/working-at-the-devonshire-group/ Our core values include “Being Inclusive” and we particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates who are currently under-represented. We also welcome applicants from the LGBTQ community. Flexible ways of working will always be considered. Successful candidates will be invited to attend a 2-stage selection process. Please see attached job description for further information about the role.