Job Description

Management Accountant

Datapath Head Office - Derby

In Office

Are you an experienced Management Accountant looking for a new opportunity? Datapath are keen to find the ideal candidate to join our fast paced and forward-thinking Operational Finance team. This role is based in our head office in

Derby, England.

Datapath was founded in 1982 and are now distributing across 5 continents. We have end customers in more than 100 countries worldwide and in diverse markets including Medical, Signage, Security and Retail. Datapath consistently delivers class leading products and effective customer support, providing unbeatable service for specialised requirements. We are a successful and expanding company, with offices in the UK, US, Japan and customers in every major global market.

About the Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Management Accountant will lead the management accounting and reporting function our sub-groups within Datapath which form the operational finance of the company.

Ensuring accurate financial performance tracking, compliance with parent group reporting standards, and effective financial support to business units within the sub-group.

What you'll do:

Financial Reporting

Financial reporting for Datapath LTD and other Company Groups; preparing monthly management consolidated accounts in line with HQ submission deadlines.

As part of the monthly management accounts, ensure that Balance Sheet Reconciliations are completed. Ensure that payroll reconciliation is completed.

Complete monthly analytical review of Profit & Loss (P&L) accounts.

Work with local accountants.

Ensuring our year end accounts are prepared in line with UK Financial Reporting Standards (FRS) or UK Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Liaise with the local audit teams to ensure that our year end audits in each location in line with HQ submission deadlines.

VAT Compliance

Ensure UK VAT compliance.

Ensure GST (Goods & Service Task) compliance.

Group Alignment and Compliance

Liaison between the sub-group and the parent group finance team to promote continual improvement and consistent processes.

Ensure compliance with group accounting policies, reporting standards, and consolidation requirements.

Support group-wide audits and financial reviews, providing necessary documentation and analysis.

Budgeting and Forecasting

Working with the financial controller on budgeting and forecasting.

When required, provide scenario analysis and financial modelling to support decision making.

Business Partnering

Work closely with operational and divisional leaders to provide financial insights and support.

Identify opportunities for cost control and margin improvement.

Process and System Improvement

Drive improvements in reporting processes and financial controls within the sub-group and in partnership with the group.

Support implementation and optimization of financial systems and tools.

Promote automation and standardisation of reporting across entities.

About You:

The ideal candidate will have:

ACA, ACCA, CIMA. Qualified Accountant.

Strong understanding of management accounting, consolidation, and reporting.

Experience in a multi-entity environment, ideally within a group structure.

Proficiency in Excel and financial systems (e.g., Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), consolidation tools.

Experience reporting to a parent group structure.

Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or UK Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

High attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Commercial acumen and strategic thinking.

Personal Qualities

Hardworking, self-motivated and a strong desire to succeed

Ability to multitask and prioritise work accordingly to timescales

Ability to take initiative and ownership of tasks set

Be equally comfortable working as part of a team as well as on an individual basis

Our benefits:

27 days holiday (plus 8 additional bank holidays) BUPA Private Healthcare Flexible holiday scheme 5% employer pension contribution o An annual profit share bonus scheme Flexitime policy between 7am-7pm Electric Vehicle Scheme Cycle2Work scheme Employees are eligible for life assurance/death in service which provides a cover of three times gross salary after successful completion of probationary period.

How to Apply

To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV to jobs@datapath.co.uk. If you require further information regarding the role, please feel free to contact us on 01332 294441.

Closing date for applications is Monday 27th October 2025.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Flexitime Free parking On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Sick pay
Work Location: In person