Management Accountant

Your new company

A well-established business based in Shrewsbury, known for its supportive culture and collaborative finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a genuinely lovely company to work for, offering a welcoming environment and the chance to take ownership during a key period.
Your new role

This is a maternity cover position, expected to run until August/September, supporting the finance function through a critical period including year-end and audit.You will take responsibility for key areas of the management accounts process, including:

Supporting month-end reporting and producing financial reports for senior stakeholders
Managing reconciliations, including bank, stock and balance sheet items
Reviewing financial data, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues proactively
Supporting and playing a key role in the external audit process
Providing guidance and oversight within the finance team where required
This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can take ownership quickly and add value from day one.
What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience in a Management Accountant role.
Strong understanding of month-end, year-end and audit processes
Confident preparing and posting journals and managing reconciliations
Experience working with finance systems (Navision experience advantageous)
Ability to work independently and hit the ground running in a busy environment
Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise across the business
What you'll get in return

Opportunity to join a well-run and supportive business
A varied and hands-on role with genuine responsibility
Competitive daily/annual rate depending on experience
Immediate start available
The chance to gain valuable experience supporting year-end and audit delivery
What you need to do now

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