Management Accountant

Reference: 4548554Job ID: 5213016Posted: 2026-09-11Closing date: 2026-12-10Location: CardiffSalary: 50,000 (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full time / Flexible workingIndustry: Pharmaceuticals / Senior Finance QualifiedCompany: HaysConsultant: Joseph WilliamsHays office: Cardiff — 1st Floor, 5 Callaghan Square,Phone: Email: new role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a well-established and growing organisation in South Wales.

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below. Following a sustained period of growth and investment, the business is looking to strengthen its finance team with a newly created position that offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence business performance.

This role will initially focus on delivering accurate management information, maintaining strong financial controls, and supporting the month-end process. Over time, there will be opportunities to become more involved in commercial finance, operational partnering, and wider strategic projects as the organisation continues to develop.

Key responsibilities will include

Preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting reportsBalance sheet reconciliations and financial control activitiesFixed asset accounting and register maintenanceCashflow forecasting and performance reportingWIP analysis and project performance reportingVariance analysis and budget monitoringPreparation of information for senior management reportingWorking closely with transactional finance teamsSupporting process improvement and finance transformation initiativesDeveloping strong relationships with stakeholders across operational teamsYou will also play an active role in: Month-end close activities including accruals and prepaymentsFinancial analysis and performance commentaryMonitoring project profitability and cost performanceSupporting business units with financial decision-makingContinuous improvement of systems, processes, and reporting capabilitiesWhat you'll need to succeed Qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience accountantPrevious experience within construction, engineering, projects, contracting, maintenance, or another project-driven environmentStrong management accounting and financial reporting experienceExperience producing meaningful financial analysis and commentaryKnowledge of CIS and project-focused accounting principlesStrong Excel skills and confidence analysing large volumes of financial dataExcellent communication and stakeholder management abilitiesExperience of fixed assets, reconciliations, forecasting, and month-end processesSAP and/or Power BI exposure would be advantageous but not essentialWhat you'll get in return Competitive salary and benefits packageHybrid working arrangementsGenerous annual leave entitlement with the option to purchase additional daysEnhanced pension schemePrivate medical coverLife assurance benefitsEmployee wellbeing support programmeFree parkingAccess to salary sacrifice schemes and additional employee benefitsThe opportunity to join a successful business that is continuing to grow and investClear career progression into Finance Manager and more senior leadership positions for the right individualThis is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to join a forward-thinking organisation where they can add value, develop their skillset, and progress their career over the long term.

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4548554 - Joseph Williams

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