Management AccountantShrewsburyAn 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 records
Management 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 decisions
Client & 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 transactions
Compliance & 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 improvements
Audit & 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 required
Administration & 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 Shrewsbury
Why 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