At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team as an Assistant Management Accountant and support financial reporting and analysis.
- Company: Be part of the Post Office, a vital community service provider in the UK.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, a generous pension scheme, and access to 400+ online courses.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your skills in a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset are essential.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
As an Assistant Management Accountant, you will join us on our journey and undertake a valuable role as a key member of the Management Reporting & Accounting team. You will be responsible for contributing to the delivery of functional objectives, always modelling the Post Office behaviours, and demonstrating a Postmaster first mindset.
The Assistant Management Accountant will support with providing 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 unit finance teams to understand, analyse and evaluate income and costs. They will support a culture of inclusion, continuous improvement, and high performance.
How our people behave is as important to Post Office, as what is delivered. The Assistant Management Accountant will role model the Post Office behaviours and demonstrate a Postmaster first mindset.
Our business is changing and we understand that attracting the right talent is pivotal in driving the positive change needed, to help us achieve our ambitious goals. Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 2 years), plus bank holidays
- Up to 10% on target bonus opportunity
- Generous pension scheme with minimum 10% employer contribution
- Access to 24/7 digital GP services and our Employee Assistance Programme
- 6 x Life assurance and income protection after 12 months service
- Over 400 online courses, mentoring, apprenticeships, and development programmes
- Access to our benefits platform for exclusive discounts & savings
Proven experience collaborating with peers, colleagues, and stakeholders to contribute to the delivery of functional strategy to achieve business objectives. Applied expertise across relevant tools, systems, and procedures, to achieve business results, whilst demonstrating drive towards continuous improvement. Demonstrable experience of completing assignments to a high quality to achieve objectives and key results. Experience of period end, including calculating and preparing accruals & prepayments, and supporting with balance sheet reconciliations and investigating differences. Experience in analysing datasets and producing reports and dashboards for management. Good understanding of POL finance systems.
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively and network across Post Office to build connections. A true problem solver with the ability to make decisions and solve common problems whilst knowing when to elevate complex issues that may impact delivery. Adopts a continuous improvement approach using data and insights to help inform decisions. Demonstrates a strong commitment to upholding the values and principles of Post Office. An ambassador for promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion and motivates others to do the same. Proactively seeks opportunity to develop skills, knowledge, and capability. Good analytical skills, with the ability to effectively summarise and interpret data. Ability to identify and suggest improvements.
At Post Office Ltd, we’re proud to be at the heart of communities across the UK, upheld by the dedication and service of our postmasters. We offer essential services that people rely on every day, from parcels and banking to identity and government services. While we continue to evolve with digital innovation, our commitment to personal, face-to-face service remains core to who we are.
Our journey is one of reflection, growth, and meaningful change. We’re looking for people who think differently. Those with resilience, purpose, and a deep sense of responsibility to our postmasters, partners and the communities they serve. If you're driven by the chance to make a real impact and help shape a future, built on progress and integrity, we’d love to hear from you.
Our commitment to embracing diversity extends beyond just words. While we’ve outlined key skills above, we recognise that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we recognise the value people with disabilities can bring to our business. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process or would like further details on the job description, please contact talentacquisition@postoffice.co.uk.
We’re thrilled by your interest in this opportunity and truly value every application we receive. Please note the advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications. Unfortunately, we’re unable to provide individual feedback on all submissions.
Assistant Management Accountant in Chesterfield employer: Post Office Ltd
At Post Office Ltd, we pride ourselves on being a supportive and inclusive employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values innovation and community impact. As a Branch Change Delivery Specialist in Scotland or the West Midlands, you'll benefit from a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and extensive professional development opportunities, including access to over 400 online courses. Join us in shaping the future of essential services while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our customers and communities.
