Your new company A well-established business based in Shrewsbury, known for its supportive culture and collaborative finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a genuinely lovely company to work for, offering a welcoming environment and the chance to take ownership during a key period. Your new role This is a maternity cover position, expected to run until August/September, supporting the finance function through a critical period including year-end and audit.You will take responsibility for key areas of the management accounts process, including:Supporting month-end reporting and producing financial reports for senior stakeholdersManaging reconciliations, including bank, stock and balance sheet itemsReviewing financial data, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues proactivelySupporting and playing a key role in the external audit processProviding guidance and oversight within the finance team where requiredThis is a hands-on role requiring someone who can take ownership quickly and add value from day one.What you''ll need to succeed Previous experience in a Management Accountant role.Strong understanding of month-end, year-end and audit processesConfident preparing and posting journals and managing reconciliationsExperience working with finance systems (Navision experience advantageous)Ability to work independently and hit the ground running in a busy environmentStrong communication skills with the ability to liaise across the businessWhat you''ll get in re