Interim Site Accountant

Qualified Accountant (9–12 Month FTC)

Chesterfield | £55,000 | Office-Based | Manufacturing

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturer seeking a Qualified Accountant to join their Chesterfield site on a 9–12 month fixed‑term contract.

The business has been trading for approximately 20 years and generates circa £10m turnover. Following a recent acquisition by a larger organisation within the same sector, the Chesterfield operation continues to run as a standalone division while longer‑term group structure plans are reviewed.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong, hands‑on accountant who enjoys operating in a site‑based leadership role, while also engaging with a wider group finance function.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will act as the senior finance lead on site, working closely with a small, long‑standing transactional team. This is a broad and varied position with responsibility for:

• Full P&L and balance sheet ownership
• Cash flow management
• Month‑end management accounts
• Budgets and forecasting
• Tax and statutory compliance
• Analysis of sales, costs, stock, capex and investments
• Liaison with and support of group finance
• Improvement of processes, procedures and systems

This role requires someone comfortable being the technical finance presence on site, while maintaining a collaborative and supportive approach with the local team.

This is a close‑knit SME office culture where team fit is essential. The team are long‑serving, supportive and hands‑on. The business values stability, commitment and a proactive attitude.

We are looking for:

• A fully Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience operating in a Site Accountant / standalone capacity
• Strong technical accounting capability
• A hands‑on, pragmatic approach
• The ability to work effectively with a small transactional team while reporting into a larger group structure

• £55,000 salary
• 39 hours per week (08:30–17:00 Monday–Thursday, 08:30–16:00 Friday, 30‑minute break)
• Full‑time preferred, though 4 days per week will be considered
• Office‑based in Chesterfield
• 25 days annual leave + 4 paid days at Christmas + bank holidays
• Pension (4% employee / 5% employer contribution)
• Quarterly 10% company bonus (EBITDA related)
• On‑site parking

The client is keen to move quickly, with initial Teams interviews taking place next week, followed by a face‑to‑face meeting.

If this opportunity is of interest, please apply ASAP.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.