East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire) is a well-respected and award winning membership, representation and business support organisation that aims to enhance businesses and communities in the three cities and three counties. With more than 4,100 members and working with 12,000 businesses each year, we have established a reputation as the voice of the region’s business community. Based at: Chesterfield with agile working. Additional travel may be required between offices Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week) 1. WHY THE POST EXISTS Are you a part-qualified finance professional looking to take the next step in your accounting career? Do you enjoy turning data into insights, and supporting decision-makers with accurate, timely financial reporting? Do you have a high level of attention to detail? If so, you could become our next Finance team member. As an Assistant Management Accountant, you’ll be proactive and detail-driven to contribute to the financial health of the Chamber. Supporting the Head of Finance, you’ll produce accurate monthly management accounts, prepare financial reports, and improve internal processes. With a strong focus on collaboration, you will collaborate with teams to deliver insightful analysis, good practice and support financial decision-making. 2. THE KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY - Financial reporting and compliance – Prepare monthly management accounts up to trial balance. Assist in the production of financial reports (monthly, quarterly, and year-end). Support audit preparation and liaise with external auditors. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and controls. - Budgeting and forecasting – Collaborate with departments to support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting. Conduct variance analysis and offer clear, data-driven commentary. Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic planning. - Financial operations and controls – Perform regular balance sheet reconciliations. Handle accruals, prepayments, and journal postings. Review and enhance financial processes for efficiency and compliance. - Systems and technology – Act as a superuser for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Provide training and system support to colleagues. Monitor data integrity and assist with system improvements. - Transactional finance and payroll – Oversee invoice and expense claim processing. Support monthly payroll processes in coordination with HR. Ensure accurate transactional data entry and compliance with policies. - Team support and development – Work closely with other finance team members to share knowledge and best practice. Mentor less experienced colleagues where required. Foster a collaborative and improvement-focused culture. 3. IDEALLY APPLICANTS WILL POSSESS - Sound technical accounting knowledge. - Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. - Skilled in producing management accounts and completing month-end tasks. - Experience in payroll support and transactional finance. - Strong knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook and Teams. - Part-qualified and studying towards CIMA or ACCA. - Good standard of literacy and verbal and written communication. - Excellent attention to detail with a systematic approach. - Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. - Appreciation of confidentiality and discretion in financial matters. - Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. - Reliable, motivated, and professional. - Takes initiative and contributes to improvements. - Diplomatic and tactful with colleagues and stakeholders. - Flexible approach to working hours. - Commitment to the Chamber’s values and mission. 4. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN RETURN - 25 days holiday plus bank holidays each year (pro rata for part time). - 8% non-contributory pension scheme. - Wellbeing support including access to Westfield Health plan, Mental Health First Aiders, self help toolkits, discounts and more. - Your Birthday off plus an extra day of leave after 5 and 10 years' service. - Life assurance (death in service support scheme) for your beneficiaries. - Dress for the day policy and agile working practices (role dependent). - 2 CSR days to take per year (volunteering activity). - Access to tax-free childcare and Bike2Work schemes. - Special leave for bereavement, compassionate leave & dependent related time off. - Learning and development opportunities. - Flexibility to take unpaid leave, paid study leave & special leave for territorial army. - Recognition and engagement schemes including our Our Stars. - Tax free 45p per business mile for cars (up to 10,000 miles per year). 5. HOW TO APPLY AND COMPANY STATEMENT If you have an enthusiastic approach to your work and feel you could make a significant contribution to our organisation, we would like to hear from you. Please visit East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire) job vacancies website to read our company statement and apply. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications from this platform for compliance purposes. The closing date for applications is ongoing (we close ongoing adverts once sufficient applications are received).. Location : Chesterfield, Derbyshire