Management Accountant

Essex Police

. Provide financial expertise, information and support to senior managers, allocated budget holders and service users .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeChelmsford • United KingdomLead💰 £53,451 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, forecasting methodologies, and compliance with financial regulations. Proven ability to support operational efficiency and contribute to strategic objectives within a public sector environment.

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Financial AnalysisForecasting MethodologiesManagement Accounting ExperienceCosting TechniquesAAT Qualification

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Hard Skills

Financial ControlTrend ReportingBudget ForecastingResource Usage OptimizationFinancial Reporting Interpretation

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationStrategic Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

AATIPPCIICCAB Level

Industry Keywords

Devolved Financial ManagementPublic Sector AccountingFinancial RegulationsAudit RequirementsOperational Efficiency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide financial expertise, information and support to senior managers, allocated budget holders and service users
Provide financial analysis and forecasting methodologies
Work with budget holders, their teams, Corporate Finance Management Team, Chief Officers and PFCC staff
Support financial control, analysis and trend reporting, financial performance monitoring, future forecasting and complex costing exercises
Develop efficiency improvements within the allocated portfolio
Recommend effective resource usage
Ensure compliance with financial regulations, audit requirements and financial controls
Attend strategic corporate meetings, project boards and Command team meetings
Support operational efficiency and effectiveness and contribute to the Force’s strategic objectives and priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

AAT, IPP, CII or equivalent qualification (level 4 Diploma, professional qualified accounting technician)
Understanding of devolved financial management principles
Ability to correctly interpret associated financial reports and information
Ability to accurately forecast budget outturns
Knowledge of costing techniques for best-value comparisons when evaluating proposals, projects, operations and business plans
CCAB level or equivalent professional body qualification (level 7 diploma and master's degree) desirable
Post-qualification experience (3 years) desirable
Management accounting experience in a financial environment (2–3 years) desirable
Experience in an accounting environment, ideally within a medium or large public sector organisation (3–5 years) desirable
Successful candidates must complete vetting and security clearance
Non-UK applicants must be UK residents who have lived in the UK continuously for the last three years and have indefinite leave to remain without restrictions
UK applicants must have lived in the UK continuously for the last three years, except those serving abroad in the British Armed Forces

Benefits

Comp & perks

Office-based agile working with flexibility in place of work
Some home working, subject to individual assessment and operational requirements
Adjustments to the selection process, working arrangements and/or working environment where reasonable
Permanent contract
Mon-Fri working pattern
No weekend/evening working