Strategic Management Accountant (Forecasting & Payroll)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional job platform in Shrewsbury is seeking a finance professional to deliver efficient month-end management accounting processes and support financial reporting across the organization. You will produce insightful management accounts, ensure financial compliance, and help lead payroll processes. Ideal candidates will have a Level 4 AAT qualification, strong analytical and computer skills, and an ability to improve efficiencies and foster collaboration within the finance team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts including posting of accruals, prepayments and journal entries.
• Manage the month-end close process including production of Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Undertake continuous review and monitoring of ledgers to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance.
• Produce clear and insightful narrative commentary for pay and non-pay variances.
• Produce accurate forecasting of income, expenditure and cashflow supporting decision making.
• Support the Finance Manager in preparing documentation for financial statements and audits.
• Lead on the payroll process including production of accurate pay forecasting.
• Assist with project accounting tasks for financial evaluation of initiatives.
• Assist with Capital Grants ensuring financial compliance.
• Contribute to the annual College budget process.

Skills

Cash flow reporting and management

Computerised accounting systems

High level of analytical skills

High level of computer literacy (MS Excel/Word)

Ability to identify opportunities for improving efficiencies and enhancing value for money

Education

Level 4 AAT or equivalent

Job description

A regional job platform in Shrewsbury is seeking a finance professional to deliver efficient month-end management accounting processes and support financial reporting across the organization. You will produce insightful management accounts, ensure financial compliance, and help lead payroll processes. Ideal candidates will have a Level 4 AAT qualification, strong analytical and computer skills, and an ability to improve efficiencies and foster collaboration within the finance team.