Financial Accountant

Position: Financial Accountant (Permanent)
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 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