Management Accountant – Up to £60,000 | On-Site – Derby | Clear Path to Head of Finance
Are you a driven, fully qualified accountant looking for your next big move? Do you thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced environment where your impact is truly seen – and rewarded?
We’re on the lookout for a Management Accountant to join our client’s dynamic team in Derby, with a clear route to Head of Finance within 2 years. This is a rare opportunity for a finance professional ready to step into a broader leadership role, gain strategic exposure, and fast-track their career in a growing business.
Key responsibilities….
• Own the month-end reporting process including P&L prep, journals, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Lead cashflow management, monthly reconciliations, and inter company recharges.
• Maintain core financial systems: Sales & Purchase Ledgers, Fixed Asset Register, and Cash Book.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, and Supplier Payment Runs.
• Support and review payroll including year-end payroll reporting (P60s, P11Ds).
• Assist with year-end accounts, tax returns, budgets, forecasts, and rolling forecasts.
• Lead a small finance team (2 direct reports), driving training, support, and development.
• Identify opportunities to improve controls and processes, and champion best practices.
• Act as a key liaison with senior management and Head Office stakeholders.
What we’re looking for….
• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA).
• Strong communicator with experience working alongside senior leadership.
• Able to thrive under pressure and meet tight reporting deadlines
• Skilled in ERP systems (NetSuite a plus) and advanced Excel.
• A natural leader who enjoys coaching and developing teams.
Passionate about improvement, control, and delivering value beyond the numbers.
What is on offer?…
• Salary up to £60,000, based on experience
• On-site role in Derby – Early start and finish times with some flexibility
• Clear progression plan to Head of Finance within 2 years
• Autonomy, variety, and the chance to shape processes in a growth-focused business
If this role sounds like you, please get in touch.
Other roles you may have applied for are Senior Management Accountant, Finance Manager, Accountant, Finance Business Partner
This role is commutable from Derby, Nottingham, Ashbourne, Burton upon Trent
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