Job Description
Management AccountantQualified Accountant – Excellent Progression OpportunityHybrid | East Midlands (2–3 days in the office)Up to £55,000 + Benefits
We’re exclusively supporting a thriving, acquisitive business as they look to appoint a newly created Management Accountant role.
This is a company with a fantastic reputation: cash rich, steadily growing, and widely recognised as an employer of choice. They offer genuine flexibility, impressive staff retention, and a supportive culture that champions development.
If you’re a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) and looking for a role with long-term opportunity, this is a brilliant next step. There’s a clear route to Finance Manager level as the business continues to scale.
The Role
This newly created position sits at the heart of the company’s accounting function and will play a key role in the onboarding and financial oversight of several newly acquired subsidiaries. You’ll work closely with the Group Financial Accountant, Management Accountant, and Financial Controller to ensure accurate delivery of monthly management accounts, consistent accounting practices, and strong financial control.
You’ll also take ownership of a small team of junior staff, guiding them in their development and day-to-day work, while supporting the wider finance function through change and growth.
It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a collaborative culture, and wants to build a long-term career in finance.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Lead the preparation of management accounts for several subsidiaries
* Support the onboarding and integration of acquisitions into core finance systems
* Ensure consistency with company-wide accounting policies
* Own and review key balance sheet reconciliations
* Work closely with Finance Business Partners to support insight and performance tracking
* Line manage and develop two junior accountants
About You
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
* Keen to improve processes and shape a modern finance function
* NetSuite experience a plus, but not essential
Benefits
* Hybrid working (typically 2–3 days on-site)
* 25 days holiday + your birthday off, increasing with service
* Share incentive plan with matched contributions
* Pension: matched up to 8% after 5 years
* Excellent working environment and team culture
Interested?Apply confidentially or get in touch for more information. This role is being handled exclusively, so all approaches will come through us.
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