Management Accountant

Joining the team as Management Accountant, you will be responsible for the production of the monthly management accounts, with line management responsibility for two staff members.To be successful as our Management Accountant, you must hold or be in the final stages of studying towards a formal accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA). Previous experience working within a manufacturing business is desirable yet not essential.
Your new role

• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Post monthly journals.
• Inventory management - including overhead calculations.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts including prepayments, accruals etc.
• Calculate monthly R&D capitalisation and prepare annual information for R&D claims.
• Issue monthly cost centre reports.
• Post payroll journals.
• Complete quarterly VAT returns.
• Manage information for corporation tax calculations.
• Help with annual audit requirements.
• Manage rolling cash forecast.
• Manage the Fixed Asset register.
• Help with the year-end process and setting up statutory accounts.

What you'll need to succeed

• Professional qualification or final stages of studying, ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience in a similar role.
• Experience of managing/supervising staff.
• Advance Excel user.
• Report writing experience, Power BI/PowerPoint or similar is desirable.
• Attention to detail and being able to prioritise tasks.
• Has a process improvement mindset

What you'll get in return

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 paid bank holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme (6% employer contribution)
• Flexible working hours
• Life Assurance (x4 salary)
• Long service awards
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 remote GP service
• Annual flu jabs
• Cycle to work scheme
• Corporate discount on gym membership
• Savings and discounts
• Reimbursement of professional membership fees
• Referral incentives
• Use of the company's Cardiff City FC corporate season tickets
• Social events
• Charity fundraising and sponsorship
• Volunteering days
• Free on-site parking

What you need to do now
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