Management Accountant

Reference: 4548554

Job d:
Closing date:

Location:

Cardiff Salary: 50,000 (per annum)
Job type:
Permanent Working pattern:
Full time / Flexible working

Industry: Pharmaceuticals / Senior Finance Qualified Company:
Hays Consultant:
Joseph Williams Hays office:
Cardiff — 1st Floor, 5 Callaghan Square,Phone:
Email:
Joseph.

Williams Your new role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a well-established and growing organisation in South Wales. Following a sustained period of growth and investment, the business is looking to strengthen its finance team with a newly created position that offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence business performance.

This role will initially focus on delivering accurate management information, maintaining strong financial controls, and supporting the month-end process. Over time, there will be opportunities to become more involved in commercial finance, operational partnering, and wider strategic projects as the organisation continues to develop.

Key responsibilities will include:

Preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting reports

Balance sheet reconciliations and financial control activities

Fixed asset accounting and register maintenance

Cashflow forecasting and performance reportingWIP analysis and project performance reporting

Variance analysis and budget monitoring

Preparation of information for senior management reporting

Working closely with transactional finance teams

Supporting process improvement and finance transformation initiatives

Developing strong relationships with stakeholders across operational teams

You will also play an active role in:

Month-end close activities including accruals and prepayments

Financial analysis and performance commentary

Monitoring project profitability and cost performance

Supporting business units with financial decision-making

Continuous improvement of systems, processes, and reporting capabilities

What you'll need to succeed Qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience accountant

Previous experience within construction, engineering, projects, contracting, maintenance, or another project-driven environment

Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience

Experience producing meaningful financial analysis and commentary

Knowledge of CIS and project-focused accounting principles

Strong Excel skills and confidence analysing large volumes of financial data Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Experience of fixed assets, reconciliations, forecasting, and month-end processes SAP and/or Power BI exposure would be advantageous but not essential

What you'll get in return Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working arrangements

Generous annual leave entitlement with the option to purchase additional days Enhanced pension scheme

Private medical cover

Life assurance benefits

Employee wellbeing support programme

Free parking

Access to salary sacrifice schemes and additional employee benefits

The opportunity to join a successful business that is continuing to grow and invest

Clear career progression into Finance Manager and more senior leadership positions for the right individual

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to join a forward-thinking organisation where they can add value, develop their skillset, and progress their career over the long term.

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4548554 - Joseph Williams