Management Accountant
Shrewsbury
Contractor
Accountancy & Finance
Industrial
£40,000.00 - £50,000.00Year
Job Title: Management Accountant
Location: Shrewsbury Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months) Annual Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 Working Pattern: Full Time or Part Time (c. 4 days per week), fully-on site initially then hybrid from February.
Are you ready to take the next step in our finance career? Our client, a dynamic organisation based in Shrewsbury, is on the lookout for a talented Management Accountant to join their team for a 12-month fixed-term contract. If you're detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about financial operations, this could be the perfect role for you.
About the Role:
As the Management Accountant, you will be at the heart of financial management, overseeing credit control, sales and purchase ledgers, bank reconciliations, and compliance. You will ensure accurate financial reporting and facilitate effective communication with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Credit Control & Sales Ledger
- Manage customer communications through the Credit Control inbox.
- Create and review sales invoices and conduct customer account reviews.
- Handle retention and final accounts while issuing monthly statements and chasing overdue payments.
- Set up new customer accounts and maintain accurate records in Sage50.
Purchase Ledger
- Process purchase invoices and reconcile supplier statements in Sage50.
- Prepare monthly payment runs and manage staff expense claims.
- Generate creditor reports and oversee remittances from Sage50.
Bank Reconciliation & Cashflow
- Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
- Monitor credit cards and manage bank integration with SAGE.
- Set up scheduled payments and ensure daily system backups.
Management Accounts
- Generate month-end reports, conduct P&L analysis, and create VAT returns.
HR Documentation & Payroll
- Maintain the Bright HR system and process payroll for UK and Philippines teams.
- Prepare engineers' timesheets and manage payment processing.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience in finance, accounting, and credit control.
- Strong knowledge of Sage50 is essential.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong communication skills for liaising with various stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in management accounts and payroll processing.
- Familiarity with HR systems (e.g., Bright HR) and business continuity processes.
Why Join Us?
This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to grow, learn, and make a real impact. Our client values your contributions and is committed to supporting your professional journey. You'll be part of a vibrant team where collaboration and innovation are at the forefront.
If you are ready to embrace this exciting challenge and make your mark in the finance world, we want to hear from you.
Apply Today.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity. Send your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you'd be a great fit for this role.
LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Management Accountant
LHH
3 days ago
£40,000.00 - £50,000.00Year
Contractor
Accountancy & Finance
Industrial
Shrewsbury
Job Title: Management Accountant
Location: Shrewsbury Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months) Annual Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 Working Pattern: Full Time or Part Time (c. 4 days per week), fully-on site initially then hybrid from February.
Are you ready to take the next step in our finance career? Our client, a dynamic organisation based in Shrewsbury, is on the lookout for a talented Management Accountant to join their team for a 12-month fixed-term contract. If you're detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about financial operations, this could be the perfect role for you.
About the Role:
As the Management Accountant, you will be at the heart of financial management, overseeing credit control, sales and purchase ledgers, bank reconciliations, and compliance. You will ensure accurate financial reporting and facilitate effective communication with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Credit Control & Sales Ledger
- Manage customer communications through the Credit Control inbox.
- Create and review sales invoices and conduct customer account reviews.
- Handle retention and final accounts while issuing monthly statements and chasing overdue payments.
- Set up new customer accounts and maintain accurate records in Sage50.
Purchase Ledger
- Process purchase invoices and reconcile supplier statements in Sage50.
- Prepare monthly payment runs and manage staff expense claims.
- Generate creditor reports and oversee remittances from Sage50.
Bank Reconciliation & Cashflow
- Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
- Monitor credit cards and manage bank integration with SAGE.
- Set up scheduled payments and ensure daily system backups.
Management Accounts
- Generate month-end reports, conduct P&L analysis, and create VAT returns.
HR Documentation & Payroll
- Maintain the Bright HR system and process payroll for UK and Philippines teams.
- Prepare engineers' timesheets and manage payment processing.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience in finance, accounting, and credit control.
- Strong knowledge of Sage50 is essential.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong communication skills for liaising with various stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in management accounts and payroll processing.
- Familiarity with HR systems (e.g., Bright HR) and business continuity processes.
Why Join Us?
This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to grow, learn, and make a real impact. Our client values your contributions and is committed to supporting your professional journey. You'll be part of a vibrant team where collaboration and innovation are at the forefront.
If you are ready to embrace this exciting challenge and make your mark in the finance world, we want to hear from you.
Apply Today.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity. Send your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you'd be a great fit for this role.
LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.