Management Accountant


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£38,000 to £45,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cardiff, CF14 4LA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	2 Oct 2026
Closing date:	1 Nov 2026

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Summary

Your new company

You will be joining a well-established and growing manufacturing organisation based in Cardiff. Operating within a fast-paced operational environment, the business has built a strong reputation within its sector and continues to invest in both its people and processes.Due to continued growth, an opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join the finance team and play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting operational decision-making and driving continuous improvement across the business.Your new role

Reporting into senior finance leadership, this is a broad and commercially focused Management Accountant position offering exposure to both financial and operational performance.You will be responsible for producing management information, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, maintaining strong financial controls and providing insight to support business decision-making.Key responsibilities will include:

Preparation of monthly management accounts

Posting journals, accruals, prepayments and depreciation

Balance sheet reconciliations and month-end reporting

Investigation and explanation of financial variances

Fixed asset and leasing accounting

Cashflow forecasting and analysis

Supporting annual budgets and periodic forecasts

Assisting with group reporting requirements

Preparation of management information and KPI reporting

Supporting external audit processes

Working closely with operational teams to improve financial performance

Identifying and implementing process improvements across the finance function

Providing support and guidance to junior finance team members

What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience in a Management Accountant position

Experience producing full monthly management accounts

Strong month-end accounting knowledge

Experience posting journals, accruals and prepayments

Excellent balance sheet reconciliation skills

Strong Excel skills including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

Ability to analyse financial data and explain variances

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

A proactive and commercially minded approach

QualificationsApplications are welcomed from:

ACCA/CIMA Part-Qualified candidates

Qualified Accountants

Qualified by Experience (QBE) professionals

Desirable

Manufacturing or engineering sector experience

Exposure to fixed assets and leasing accounting

Budgeting and forecasting experience

Experience supporting audits and group reporting

What you'll get in return

Salary of £38,000 - £45,000

Stable and growing manufacturing business

Broad and commercially focused role

Exposure to senior stakeholders

Opportunity to influence process improvements

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 opportunities across South Wales.

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