Head of Finance Ledgers & Assets in Chesterfield

Head of Finance Ledgers & Assets

Royal Mail – Chesterfield, Future Walk, S49 1PF. Permanent, Full time. You will attend the office 3 days per week.

About the role

Reporting to the Deputy UK Financial Controller, you will oversee financial ledgers and asset accounting, ensuring robust controls and accurate processing. You will directly manage a team of four middle managers and play a key role in delivering timely, accurate financial reporting.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure compliance with Group policy and statutory requirements for financial accounting and balance sheet governance.
• Produce accurate monthly management accounts and year‑end financial statements.
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, Group Finance and auditors, providing independent challenge where needed.
• Safeguard the integrity of general ledgers and asset modules through effective processes and controls.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and supporting reviews by business FDs.

About you

You’ll bring:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (including consolidations experience) and Excel skills.
• Proven management experience.
• SAP knowledge (advantageous).
• A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders and lead your team effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus £4,000 car allowance, private healthcare, 18% annual bonus potential, 27.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising with service and a company pension scheme with highly competitive contribution rates.
• Family friendly support – enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave.
• Discounts and offers – over 800 offers to help you save on groceries, holidays, etc.
• Supportive and generous company sick pay.
• Your wellbeing – 24/7 access to health and wellbeing services.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity

Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing diverse communities. We welcome applications from all individuals, including ex‑Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

Next steps

The next stage will be a face‑to‑face or virtual interview consisting of competency‑based and role‑specific questions. We will provide your interview questions in advance to help you prepare.

Closing Date: Wednesday 10th December. This advert may close early if the appropriate number of applications has been reached.