Management Accountant

Hays Senior Finance are recruiting for a Management Accountant to join a large and growing organisation based in Swansea. Operating within a multi-site environment, this is an excellent opportunity to join a purpose-led business and play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis and commercial support across the organisation. Reporting to the Finance Business Partner, you will take ownership of month-end reporting and management accounts whilst providing valuable financial insight to operational stakeholders.

This is a varied role that combines core management accounting responsibilities with budgeting, forecasting, business partnering and continuous improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to join an organisation that invests in its people, offers hybrid working and provides genuine opportunities for career development.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the month-end process and produce accurate, timely management accounts. Prepare and review profit and loss accounts, balance sheets and supporting management information. Monitor financial performance and provide detailed variance analysis and commentary. Manage accruals, prepayments, payroll recharges and holiday pay accruals. Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including payroll, PAYE and pension controls. Ensure intercompany balances are reconciled across the wider group.

Maintain fixed asset registers, including depreciation and lease accounting requirements. Support budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting activities. Produce weekly and monthly KPI reporting and performance analysis. Provide financial insight and support to operational stakeholders. Support year-end reporting and external audit processes. Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, controls and reporting.

What We're Looking For:

Qualified accountant or finalist (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Previous experience within a management accounting role. Strong month-end accounting and balance sheet reconciliation experience. Experience producing management accounts, financial reporting and analysis. Experience working within a multi-site environment. Strong Excel and financial systems skills. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis experience.

Experience supporting audits, lease accounting or ERP systems would be advantageous. Why Join? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large and expanding organisation that is committed to making a positive impact on people's lives. The role offers broad exposure across financial reporting, business partnering and operational finance, whilst providing the opportunity to work closely with stakeholders across a complex and growing business.

Benefits:
Salary up to £45,000. Hybrid working arrangement with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. Based in Swansea. Broad and varied role within a large multi-site organisation. Exposure to senior finance and operational stakeholders. Opportunity to contribute to business-wide decision-making. Excellent long-term career development opportunities. What you need to do now:
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