Management Accountant


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£40,000 to £50,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cardiff, CF14 4LA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Oct 2026
Closing date:	4 Nov 2026

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Summary

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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