Management Accountant

Connected Finance is recruiting a Management Accountant on behalf of our client, a diverse and fast-growing group of businesses based in Chesterfield

This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional to join a passionate, close-knit team and gain exposure to a genuinely varied group of businesses.

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in the financial management of the business, preparing accurate management accounts, maintaining effective financial processes, and supporting the day-to-day finance operations across a diverse portfolio of brands.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing monthly management accounts across multiple group companies.

• Processing month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments and deferred income.

• Completing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.

• Completing bank reconciliations and supporting group cashflow forecasting.

• Preparing supplier payment runs and maintaining supplier records.

• Reconciling revenue from multiple booking and sales systems, and supporting stocktakes.

• Preparing VAT returns for review by the Financial Controller.

• Supporting annual audit preparation and liaising with external accountants and auditors.

• Building strong working relationships across the wider business and finance team.

What We're Looking For Essential:

• Previous experience in a finance or accounting role.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Good organisational skills, able to manage multiple priorities.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Comfortable working independently while contributing effectively within a team.

Desirable

• Experience preparing management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments.

• Experience preparing VAT returns.

• AAT qualified, studying towards a professional accounting qualification, or equivalent practical experience.

What's on Offer

• A company-wide unlimited annual leave policy.

• A dynamic, enthusiastic and supportive team environment.

• The chance to be involved in and attend sporting events outside the usual workplace