Management Accountant
| Posting date: | 13 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £60,000.0 to £70,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £70,000 DOE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 February 2026 |
| Location: | Derby, Derbyshire, de742hl |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4760999_1768322805 |
Summary
Your new company
Your new company is a leader in their field and are looking for a Management Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis.
Your new role
- Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting to support business performance and decision-making.
- Prepare annual budgets and maintain updated cash flow forecasts throughout the year.
- Produce monthly management accounts, board reports, and variance analysis, including ad hoc financial tasks as required.
- Manage year-end processes, compile financial statements for external auditors, and oversee audit completion.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including VAT returns, P11D submissions, and company secretarial filings.
- Reconcile intercompany balances across multiple currencies and maintain accurate group positions.
- Develop and update KPI dashboards to monitor performance and produce weekly flash reports, validating assumptions and recommending improvements.
- Conduct profitability analysis by customer and provide commercial insights to support pricing and strategic decisions.
- Collaborate with internal teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders such as accountants, auditors, and banking partners.
- Communicate effectively with customers and prospective clients when required.
- Maintain high standards of accuracy and efficiency while meeting deadlines and adapting to changing priorities.
- Perform consolidation of European entities and ensure accurate group reporting.
- Manage and develop a small transactional finance team, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in day-to-day processes.
What you'll need to succeed
- Strong IT proficiency
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Self-motivated with good decision-making skills
- Excellent planning and organisational ability
- Collaborative team player with clear communication
- Reliable, adaptable, and proactive
- Financial and commercial awareness
- Leadership experience managing small teams
- Customer-focused with a commitment to quality
- Works collaboratively and supports team initiatives
- Positive, approachable, and professional attitude
- Builds open and honest relationships
- Meets KPIs and follows established processes
What you'll get in return
- up to £70,000 DOE
- Hybrid working - 2 days from home
- Pension scheme
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
What you need to do now
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