Accountant in Chesterfield

Ranson Barnes Recruitment Ltd is delighted to be partnering with a well‑established and growing manufacturing business in Chesterfield to recruit a Senior Management Accountant. This is a newly created position offering the opportunity to become a key member of an experienced finance team. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of a broad range of management accounting, financial reporting, statutory compliance, payroll and month‑end responsibilities.

Location: Chesterfield, UK

Salary: £40,000 to £60,000

Job Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reporting.
• Take ownership of key month‑end close activities and ensure reporting deadlines are achieved.
• Prepare and review journals covering payroll, taxation, inventory, overhead absorption and other month‑end adjustments.
• Complete and review balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
• Review inventory balances, manufacturing costs and obsolete or slow‑moving stock provisions.
• Complete intercompany reconciliations, reporting and profit elimination processes.
• Support the preparation of monthly business reviews, forecasts and financial analysis.
• Upload and validate financial information within ERP and group reporting systems.
• Prepare year‑end schedules, statutory accounts support files and corporate tax information.
• Prepare and review VAT, PAYE, National Insurance, P11D and other statutory calculations and submissions.
• Prepare and process the monthly payroll for approximately 50 employees, including overtime, expenses, holiday pay and salary sacrifice deductions.
• Maintain company car records and complete the associated tax calculations and reporting.
• Authorise payments and supplier bank detail changes in the absence of the Financial Controller.
• Support banking administration, authorised signatories and foreign currency exposure management.
• Coordinate SOX documentation and ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and governance requirements.
• Review departmental expenditure against budget, highlighting risks, overspends and forecasting opportunities.
• Mentor and support junior members of the finance team while providing cover across finance and administration when required.

About You:

We are looking for a commercially aware and technically capable finance professional who is comfortable taking ownership and working across a varied remit.

You Will Ideally Have:

• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualification.
• At least five years’ experience within a finance or accounting role.
• Strong experience preparing management accounts and managing month‑end processes.
• Excellent knowledge of balance sheet controls, reconciliations and statutory reporting.
• Good understanding of UK taxation, payroll and HMRC requirements.
• Strong Excel skills and experience using ERP or integrated finance systems.
• Manufacturing, SOX or international group reporting experience would be advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills, with the confidence to work with finance and non‑finance stakeholders.

Benefits:

• Salary up to £60,000, depending on experience.
• Company pension.
• Free onsite parking.
• Flexible working / Hybrid if required.