Management Accountant Shrewsbury An established, professional services business is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to take over a critical finance function. This is a key role within the organisation, offering continuity, responsibility and the chance to step into a position with strong foundations — our Management Accountant has decided it’s time to retire…big shoes to fill for the right person. The role would suit a Management Accountant from a financial services, insurance or professional services background, who enjoys owning the numbers, working in a regulated environment and acting as a trusted finance contact to the wider business Key Responsibilities Financial Management Full responsibility for day-to-day accounting activities including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable Completion of bank and balance sheet reconciliations Maintenance of strong financial controls and accurate financial recordsManagement Accounting & Reporting Preparation of management accounts, financial statements and budgets Production of detailed financial reports for senior management and external stakeholders Cost analysis and financial insight to support business decisionsClient & Transaction Accounting Oversight of complex financial transactions, including premium and client-related accounting Ensure accurate processing and allocation of income and payments Maintain clear audit trails for all transactionsCompliance & Regulatory Reporting Ensure compliance with accounting standards, financial regulations and industry-specific requirements Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory obligations within financial/professional services Support and implement audit findings and process improvementsAudit & Stakeholder Support Act as key finance contact for internal and external audits Liaise confidently with auditors, insurers, brokers and internal stakeholders Provide clear, accurate financial information when requiredAdministration & Process Ownership Maintain meticulous financial documentation and records Support wider operational and administrative finance tasks Take ownership of established processes while identifying opportunities for improvement.About You Proven experience as a Management Accountant (or similar) within financial services, insurance or professional services Strong technical accounting knowledge and high attention to detail Confident user of accounting systems and Microsoft Excel (Acturis experience advantageous but not essential) Highly organised, dependable and comfortable working to deadlines Professional communicator able to build trust across the business Comfortable stepping into a long-standing role with responsibility and autonomy Willing to travel to and work from ShrewsburyWhy Apply? Succession role following retirement — stability and continuity Well-established processes with the opportunity to make your mark Trusted position with real ownership Long-term opportunity within a professional, regulated environment