Management Accountant

Your new company
A well-established and reputable business with a strong presence across Shropshire is seeking a Management Accountant to join its finance team based at its Head Office in Shrewsbury. Working closely with experienced finance professionals, you will play a key role in supporting financial performance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their accounting career in management accounts within a successful and growing organisation.

Your new role
As Management Accountant, you will take ownership of the monthly management accounts process for part of the business. You will be responsible for producing accurate financial information, completing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring timely reporting to both internal stakeholders and external manufacturer partners.Key responsibilities will include:

Preparing and analysing monthly management accounts
Completing all balance sheet reconciliations accurately and on time
Managing and monitoring debtors
Reviewing and reconciling debtor accounts
Submitting financial reports and results
Producing financial analysis and supporting management with insights into business performance
Maintaining financial records using various accounting software packages
Working closely with colleagues across the finance team to support operational and financial objectives
Utilising Excel and Power BI reporting tools to assist with reporting and analysis

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have previous experience within a management accounting position or assisting with management accounts and be comfortable working independently while managing competing deadlines.You will have:

A minimum of three years' experience within an accounting or finance role
Management accounting experience
Good understanding of balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls
Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business
Good Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems
AAT qualification or similar would be desirable but not essential.
A proactive and organised approach with excellent attention to detail

What you'll get in return
This is a great opportunity for an experienced management accountant to join a growing business or for a candidate who has some management accounting experience to progress their career with the support of the Financial Controller and surrounding team. Study support is also available if required. The company are offering a competitive salary and benefits and a lovely working environment within a successful and growing business.

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