Management Accountant
Cardiff
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.