Management Accountant

Management Accountant Cardiff Up to £40,000 plus Benefits Mrwell Talent Solutions are delighted to be partnering with a highly respected and culturally significant third-sector organisation based in the heart of Cardiff, as they look to appoint an experienced and technically strong Management Accountant to join their finance team on a permanent basis. This is a genuinely unique opportunity to join a values-driven organisation that plays an important role in shaping the arts and cultural landscape across Wales.

Working closely with the Finance Director and Finance Business Partner, you will step into a pivotal position within the finance function, supporting both the core organisation and its trading subsidiary. You will be taking over from a long-standing and highly valued member of the team who is retiring. As a result, we are looking for someone capable of hitting the ground running and bringing strong technical accounting expertise alongside excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

This is far more than a standard management accounts role. The organisation operates across multiple departments and subsidiary companies, creating a varied, fast-paced and intellectually engaging environment where no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities:

Production of complex monthly management accounts and financial reporting Budgeting and forecasting across multiple departments, projects and cost centres Supporting the financial management of both the organisation and its trading subsidiary Providing meaningful financial analysis, insight and performance reporting Analysing performance data and producing detailed analytical information Explaining financial information clearly and confidently to non-financial stakeholders Supporting funding reporting requirements and multi-income stream analysis Managing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring financial accuracy Supporting project and production-based budgeting activities Supervising, mentoring and supporting two finance team members Working closely with senior leadership to support strategic decision making Identifying opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies Supporting upcoming finance transformation projects, including the implementation of a new ERP system

About You:

We are keen to speak with experienced Management Accountants who are technically strong, commercially aware and confident working within a fast-paced and complex environment. You will ideally possess: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, or be part-qualified with significant relevant experience Proven management accounting and financial reporting experience Strong budgeting, forecasting and analytical skills Advanced Excel capabilities Experience using large integrated ERP systems (SAP exposure highly advantageous) Excellent communication skills with the confidence to present financial information to non-finance professionals Previous supervisory or team leadership experience Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach Desirable

Experience:

Experience with in the arts, cultural or charity sector Experience working within a charity SORP reporting environment Knowledge of Theatre Tax Relief or Orchestra Tax Relief Experience working with project or production-based budgeting Understanding of multi-funding stream environments Whats on

Offer:

Salary up to £40,000 35-hour working week Stunning offices located in Cardiff Bay Discounted parking available nearby Opportunity to work within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment Exposure to exciting finance transformation and ERP implementation projects The chance to play a meaningful role within a prestigious Welsh organisation with an incredible legacy This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine impact, develop alongside a growing finance team and be part of an organisation that truly contributes to the cultural fabric of Wales.

For further information, please contact Mrwell Talent Solutions in confidence.