Management Accountant
Shrewsbury
Permanent
Working hours 28 - 37 hours per week
£30,000 - £38,000 per annum pro rata for part-time hours
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established business. They are looking for a Management Accountant on a permanent basis and are open to both full and part-time for this role (28 - 37 hours per week, 3 days minimum). This is a pivotal role within the finance team leading financial planning and monitoring and advising on budget management and best practice across all financial activities.
As Management Accountant, you will be responsible for:
Financial Transactions and Compliance - Ensure all financial transactions are processed accurately and on time, including journals, VAT returns, and supplier payments, while maintaining compliance with audit requirements.
Banking and Reconciliation Oversight - Oversee reconciliations of petty cash, charge cards, and bank accounts, working closely with the Finance Officer to ensure financial accuracy.
Budget Monitoring and Reporting - Lead financial oversight, including budget monitoring, monthly management accounts, forecasting, and variance reporting.
Strategic Financial Planning - Prepare 3-year financial forecasts, supporting long-term financial sustainability.
Debt and Income Management - Ensure proactive review of debtor balances and implement effective debt collection processes.
Process Improvement and Audit Support - Assist in developing efficient financial processes and support both internal and external audit and year-end preparations.
Financial Advice and Stakeholder Support - Provide expert financial guidance to budget holders, escalating issues to senior finance leaders as required.
Training and Development - Deliver financial training across teams.
Leadership and Team Management - Line manage finance team members, conduct appraisals, set objectives, and support staff induction and ongoing development.
Professional Growth and Accountability - Take ownership of personal development, maintain sector knowledge, and engage in performance management and workload planning.
Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will need to hold a relevant accountancy qualification (AAT, ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) and have experience in a similar role. You will need to have experience of financial management, reporting and budgeting and able to work to monthly deadlines and report on a timely basis.
The application process:
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