Management Accountant
Posted Today by Elevation Recruitment Group
Negotiable
Outside
Undetermined
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK
Summary: The Management Accountant role is a 3-month fixed-term contract based in Chesterfield, UK, aimed at qualified accountants (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA) to deliver accurate management accounts and support financial processes. The position requires a hands-on approach to budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close activities. The ideal candidate should thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to add immediate value to the finance function. This role is critical for ensuring compliance with financial policies and contributing to process improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review monthly management accounts and supporting schedules.
- Assist with budget monitoring, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Support month-end close and financial reporting processes.
- Deliver ad hoc financial analysis and insights as required.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and financial policies.
- Contribute to process improvements within the finance function where appropriate.
Key Skills:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA).
- Proven experience in hands-on management accounting within a medium-to-large business.
- Comfortable managing tight deadlines and working independently.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills with high attention to detail.
- Practical, results-oriented, and efficient approach.
- Clear communicator, able to present financial information to internal stakeholders.
- Able to quickly understand business operations and financial drivers.
Salary (Rate): £55,000 yearly
City: Chesterfield
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance
Management Accountant - 3-Month Fixed-Term Contract Chesterfield
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experienceContract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (3 Months)Location: Chesterfield, UK
Overview
Elevation Recruitment Group is working on behalf of a well-established business to recruit a qualified Management Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA) on a 3-month fixed-term contract.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly capable, qualified Management Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA) for a short-term, 3-month assignment. This hands-on role is focused on delivering accurate management accounts, supporting month-end close, and assisting with budgeting and forecasting. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, works efficiently, and can immediately add value.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review monthly management accounts and supporting schedules.
- Assist with budget monitoring, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Support month-end close and financial reporting processes.
- Deliver ad hoc financial analysis and insights as required.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and financial policies.
- Contribute to process improvements within the finance function where appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA).
Experience:
- Proven experience in hands-on management accounting within a medium-to-large business.
- Comfortable managing tight deadlines and working independently.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills with high attention to detail.
- Practical, results-oriented, and efficient approach.
- Clear communicator, able to present financial information to internal stakeholders.
- Able to quickly understand business operations and financial drivers.
For further information or to submit your application, please contact Elevation Recruitment Group with your CV and covering letter.