Management Accountant - #187087

Summary

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Contact Type: 12 months Fixed Term Contract

Location: Chesterfield

Closing Date: 27th May 2026

What to expect

As a Management Accountant you will join us on our journey and undertake a valuable role reporting to Head of FP&A.

The Management Accountant is a key member of the Management Reporting & Accounting team, responsible for contributing to the delivery of functional objectives, always modelling the Post Office behaviours, and demonstrating a Postmaster first mindset.

The Management Accountant will provide the business unit teams with excellent, relevant and timely management reporting and accounting services. These services will primarily be focused on period end and will help the business function finance teams to understand, analyse and evaluate income and costs. They will also develop and improve accounting discipline and management reporting through finance systems.

They will embody a culture of inclusion, continuous improvement, and high performance, with a key focus on delivery.

What we can do for you

Now, more than ever, we understand that attracting the right talent is pivotal in driving the positive change needed throughout our organisation. Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 25 days annual leave that increases with tenure
• Up to 10% individual performance based – incentive scheme
• Access to Benenden Healthcare
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Income protection after 12 months service
• Full support from our employee assistance programme and access to our employee benefits platform
• Ever-evolving learning and development opportunities

Our commitment to embracing diversity extends beyond just words. We actively foster an inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives and contributions from all colleagues. We hold the belief that Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are not just vital but fundamental to our success and growth. Our priority lies in shaping a business that mirrors the diverse communities we reach, truly making Post Office 'Everybody's Business'. As an equal opportunity employer, we value and celebrate the differences among our people, ensuring that our practices reflect our dedication to inclusivity and equal representation for all.

What you’ll need to succeed

Qualifications

CIMA/ACA/ACCA qualified / part qualified.

Experience

• Proven experience collaborating with peers, colleagues, and stakeholders to contribute to the delivery of functional strategy to achieve business objectives.
• Experience in establishing successful, cross-functional stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrable experience of leading on the delivery of project milestones to achieve key objectives.
• Experience in the production of management accounts, including calculating and preparing accruals & prepayments, producing balance sheet reconciliations and effective variance analysis.
• Experience in analysing large datasets and producing reports and dashboards for senior management.
• Great understanding of POL finance systems.
• Experience of working in an environment with strong financial control requirements.

Skills and Capabilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt communication styles and collaborate cross-functionally to drive successful outcomes and business decisions.
• A trusted advisor with the ability to apply knowledge of their own specialism as well as knowledge of related areas.
• Commercial business acumen with the ability to make data-driven business decisions.
• Displays a passion for pursuing personal development opportunities and expanding industry knowledge.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to upholding the values and principles of Post Office.
• An ambassador for promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within all areas of responsibility.
• Strong Excel skills – SUMIFs, Pivots, Lookups, etc.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to effectively summarise and interpret data.
• Ability to identify and make improvements, e.g. integrating processes through greater use of automation.
• Ability to assess and critique business changes and new accounting requirements and incorporate changes into reporting and accounting processes.