About the Business This is a great opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join a genuinely good SME business in Shrewsbury. The company operates with strong values, treats people well, and has built a supportive, friendly team culture. You’ll be stepping into a role that offers trust, involvement, and the chance to contribute meaningfully within a stable and well-run finance team. Main Duties: As a Financial Accountant, your main duties include: * Maintain accurate, timely financial records and support the Head of Finance across day-to-day financial accounting activities. * Deliver the monthly close, including journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis. * Prepare VAT returns and support wider tax reporting requirements. * Produce monthly management accounts, forecasts, cash flow reports and supporting analysis. * Maintain budgets and forecasts, ensuring all entries are supported by clear working papers for audit and review. * Ensure effective reconciliations between finance systems and related operational systems. * Support year-end processes, including statutory accounts, audits and external reporting. * Identify and manage financial risks, maintaining strong financial controls and value for money. * Review monthly payroll outputs to resolve issues prior to payment. * Prepare KPI and management reporting for senior stakeholders. * Support business planning, budgeting and scenario modelling. * Line manage and support a junior finance team member and provide cover across the wider finance team as required. Location / Office / Culture The role offers a hybrid working pattern, with three days per week based in the company’s modern Shrewsbury office and the remainder working from home. You’ll be part of a close-knit, supportive team within a growing SME, with a culture built on trust, flexibility and strong values. With continued growth and a stable leadership team, the role offers genuine scope to broaden your responsibilities and develop your career over time. What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will have: * Ideally ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified, though qualified by experience candidates with strong financial accounting experience are equally considered. * Solid background in financial accounting, including month-end close, reconciliations and management accounts. * Confident with VAT preparation and supporting statutory and audit processes. * Hands-on, detail-focused and comfortable working in a growing SME environment. * A collaborative, reliable team player who aligns with a values-led, ethical culture. Why Join the business * Hybrid working pattern (3 days office / 2 days home) * Supportive, values-led SME environment with a genuinely friendly team * Flexible and pragmatic approach to working * Opportunities for progression as the business continues to grow About Us We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly. Ref: VL64269