via Reed · 5 October 2026 ·8 days ago

Management Accountant

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Cardiff Full-time GBP 40,000 – 50,000
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Your new company
You will be joining a well-established and growing organisation based in Cardiff, operating within a fast-paced and commercially focused environment.Due to continued growth and investment, the business is looking to appoint a Management Accountant to support the finance function and provide accurate, meaningful financial information to key stakeholders across the organisation.This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or qualified-by-experience finance professional seeking a broad role with exposure to reporting, business partnering, financial controls and process improvement.Your new role
Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will take ownership of the monthly management accounts process whilst supporting operational teams with financial insight and analysis.This is a varied and hands-on role, combining financial reporting, cashflow management, budgeting and continuous improvement responsibilities.Key responsibilities will include:

  • Producing accurate and timely monthly management accounts

  • Posting journals and maintaining supporting documentation

  • Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and resolving discrepancies

  • Maintaining the fixed asset register

  • Managing weekly payment runs and supporting cashflow forecasting

  • Producing variance analysis and commentary against budget

  • Supporting budget preparation and financial planning activities

  • Performing cost analysis and providing financial insight to stakeholders

  • Preparing and submitting VAT and CIS returns

  • Supporting year-end audit activities and responding to auditor queries

  • Reviewing and improving finance processes, controls and systems

  • Supporting and guiding junior finance team members

  • Providing ad hoc reporting and financial analysis to support business decision-making

What you'll need to succeed
QualificationsApplications are welcomed from:
  • ACCA Qualified candidates

  • Part Qualified finance professionals

  • Qualified by Experience (QBE) finance professionals

Desirable
  • Experience mentoring or supporting junior finance staff

  • Experience improving finance systems and processes

  • Exposure to commercial or operational finance environments

What you'll get in return
  • Salary of £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience

  • Broad and commercially focused role

  • Exposure to senior stakeholders across the business

  • Opportunity to influence financial processes and controls

  • Stable and growing organisation

  • Supportive finance team environment

  • Long-term career development opportunities

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click "Apply Now" to submit your CV, or contact William Loring at Hays Accountancy & Finance for a confidential discussion.If this role isn't quite right for you, but you're considering a move, please get in touch to discuss other finance opportunities across South Wales.

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