Assistant Management Accountant

Summary

Salary: Competitive plus comprehensive benefits pacakage 
Grade: 2A
Reporting Line: Lead Management Accountant 
Contract Type: Permanent 
Working pattern: Hybrid 
Location: Chesterfield 
Closing Date: 27th August 2026

What to expect

As a 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.

What we can do for you

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

Click here for a detailed overview of our benefits

What you’ll need to succeed

Qualifications

• AAT (or equivalent) qualified / part qualified.

Experience

• 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.

Skills and Capabilities

• 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 escalate 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 Excel skills – SUMIFs, Pivots, Lookups, etc.


• Good analytical skills, with the ability to effectively summarise and interpret data.


• Ability to identify and suggest improvements.

About us

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. For more details visit [email protected]

Application Guidance

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 [email protected]

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.