Management Accountant

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for a company based in the outskirts of Cardiff for a hardworking and technically minded Accountant. Reporting and working closely with the Group Financial Controller you will be required to provide a professional and timely accounting service and deal with the preparation and submission of the monthly management accounts. You will be responsible for a number of highly prestigious projects, where you will provide advice, guidance and financial support to the operational teams.

My client will consider candidates on both a temporary and permanent basis to join their business.

The suitable candidate will ideally be qualified / part qualified although exceptional QBEs will be considered if you have a proven track record within the sector and have held a similar role previously. Having a background within the engineering, construction and/or facilities management sector would be highly advantageous. This is a great opportunity to work for a business that has continued to grow despite the current climate and would suit an individual that enjoys working within an owner-managed business and is happy to make the role their own.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assist with the production of the month end management accounts packs
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Fixed assets
• Accruals and prepayments
• Detailed variance analysis
• Provide financial advice to project managers
• Preparation and posting of the monthly journals
• VAT returns
• Assist with the budgets and year-end
• Oversee the purchase/sales ledger functions
• Preparation of weekly and monthly sales reports
• Look at ways to drive efficiencies and process improvement within the department

Person Specification:

• Proactive in approach, works well on their own initiative and has a 'can do' attitude to getting things done
• The ability to understand complex financial information and explain this to non-finance colleagues is also key for the post
• This is a diverse and varied role, so you will need to be a dynamic and driven individual who is looking to consolidate your recent accounting experience whilst learning the job
• Intermediate Excel skills - essential
• Previous Sage experience - advantageous

This opportunity will solely be based in an office

Office hours are Monday to Friday 9 - 5 with an hour for lunch. However, if you start / finish work 30 mins earlier / later each day, you can take advantage of a 2pm finish on Fridays!

24 days of holidays are on offer which rise with service

Statutory pension

After 1 years of service the below benefits are also on offer -

• Gym membership
• Private healthcare
• Death in service
• Buy and sell annual leave

This organisation offers a small and friendly working environment and the opportunity for a hands-on role. It also offers you the chance to make a difference and add value to the business.