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Management Accountant

Cardiff, Cardiff
remote
Permanent
52000 - 55000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are excited to announce and excluisve opportunity which has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a rapidly growing and highly successful South Wales business. Having expanded significantly in recent years, the organisation continues to invest in its finance function and is now looking to strengthen the team with the addition of a newly created role.This position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior finance leadership, supporting financial control, management reporting, cashflow forecasting, and business performance analysis. Long-term career progression is a genuine possibility, with the business committed to developing future finance leaders.<h2>The Opportunity</h2>Initially, the role will have a strong focus on management accounting and financial control, with scope to evolve into a broader commercial finance and business partnering position as the organisation continues its growth journey.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting packs.</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations and financial control activities.</li><li>Fixed asset register management.</li><li>Hire purchase accounting.</li><li>Payroll-related balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Weekly cashflow forecasting and reporting.</li><li>WIP reporting and analysis.</li><li>Variance analysis and commentary.</li><li>Board pack preparation.</li><li>Overhead allocations and group recharges.</li><li>Working closely with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams.</li><li>Supporting finance process improvements and system enhancement projects.</li><li>Building strong relationships with operational stakeholders across the business.</li></ul><h2>What You'll Be Doing</h2><h3>Month-End Activities</h3><ul><li>Balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Fixed asset accounting.</li><li>Accruals and prepayments.</li><li>Hire purchase accounting.</li><li>Variance analysis.</li><li>Delivering management information within a 10-day month-end timetable.</li></ul><h3>Ongoing Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Weekly cashflow forecasting.</li><li>WIP reporting and analysis.</li><li>Supporting operational teams to improve WIP conversion and cash collection.</li><li>Business partnering with multiple operational departments.</li><li>Assisting with finance transformation and system improvement initiatives.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2>The business is open to applications from:<ul><li>Qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) accountants.</li><li>Part-qualified accountants actively studying.</li><li>Qualified by Experience (QBE) professionals with relevant industry background.</li></ul><h3>Essential Experience</h3><ul><li>Experience within construction, contracting, maintenance, engineering, projects or a similar project-based environment.</li><li>Strong WIP accounting knowledge.</li><li>CIS experience.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP.</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Experience producing management accounts and financial analysis.</li></ul><h3>Desirable Experience</h3><ul><li>SAP exposure.</li><li>Power BI knowledge.</li><li>Contract profitability reporting.</li><li>Housing, repairs & maintenance or social housing sector experience.</li></ul><h2>Benefits</h2><ul><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.</li><li>Option to purchase up to 5 additional holidays.</li><li>Enhanced pension scheme (3% employee / 5% employer).</li><li>Free on-site parking.</li><li>Death in Service benefit.</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li><li>Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.</li><li>Occupational sick pay.</li><li>Private medical cover (after qualifying service).</li><li>Hybrid working arrangement.</li></ul><h2>Career Development</h2>This is more than just a Management Accountant role. The position has been created to support a growing finance team and offers a clear pathway into Finance Manager and Senior Finance Manager level positions over the coming years for the right individual.If you're looking to join an ambitious business where you can make a real impact while developing your career, we'd love to hear from you. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/R2F2aW4uV2lsbGlhbXMuNjMwMjYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-06T14:35:50Z

Assistant Accountant

Axbridge, Somerset
remote
Permanent
28000 - 32000 GBP / Yearly
Assistant AccountantAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant to join a finance team. The successful candidate will provide support across month-end reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting and financial compliance, helping to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information.This role would suit someone with previous experience in a finance or accounts function who is looking to develop their technical accounting skills and progress with their professional studies. Key ResponsibilitiesMonth-End and Financial Reporting<ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Prepare journals, including accruals, prepayments and other accounting adjustments.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Complete balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies and resolve queries.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Support month-end and year-end financial activities, ensuring deadlines are met.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Produce accurate financial information and management reports for internal stakeholders.</li></ul>Financial Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting<ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Assist with the preparation and maintenance of budgets and financial forecasts.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Support cash flow forecasting, treasury reporting and financial benchmarking.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Provide financial information to budget holders to support decision-making.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Prepare ad hoc reports and undertake financial analysis as required.</li></ul>Financial Controls and Compliance<ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Process financial transactions accurately and in accordance with established procedures.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Maintain accurate and timely financial records.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Support the implementation and maintenance of effective financial controls.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Assist with internal and external audits, preparing supporting documentation and working papers.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, accounting standards and internal policies.</li></ul>Systems and Process Improvement<ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Develop a strong understanding of the organisation's finance and reporting systems.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Use financial systems and digital tools to improve the efficiency and accuracy of processes.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Identify opportunities to improve working practices and support the implementation of process improvements.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Maintain appropriate financial documentation and ensure information is recorded accurately.</li></ul>Teamwork and Professional Development<ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, providing financial support where required.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Communicate financial information clearly and effectively to a range of stakeholders.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Demonstrate flexibility in responding to changing priorities and business needs.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Maintain a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Contribute to the organisation's values, objectives and commitment to delivering value for money.</li></ul> Skills, Experience and QualificationsThe successful candidate will ideally have:<ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Previous experience working within a finance or accounts function.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">AAT Level 2 qualification, with a desire to continue professional studies.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Experience using computerised accounting systems.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Good numeracy, analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Strong attention to detail and the ability to process financial information accurately.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and functions.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">An understanding of financial controls, reconciliations and accounting procedures.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">The ability to communicate financial information clearly and professionally.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">A digital mindset and an interest in using technology to improve processes.</li></ul>Personal Attributes<ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Organised and methodical, with the ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Proactive in identifying discrepancies and resolving financial queries.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Adaptable, with the ability to respond positively to changing priorities.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Able to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Committed to maintaining confidentiality, accuracy and compliance.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Eager to learn, develop technical expertise and progress professionally.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Aligned with the organisation's values and commitment to continuous improvement.</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZGlhbmEuZmVybmFkZXNsb3Blcy41Mjc1Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-10-14T13:56:34Z

Assistant Management Accountant

Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot
remote
Temporary
38000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
Assistant Management AccountantManufacturing | Port Talbot, South Wales Location: Port Talbot, South Wales Reporting to: Financial ControllerAn exciting opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business:Are you a commercially minded finance professional looking to develop your career in management accounting within a fast-paced manufacturing environment?We are seeking a motivated, analytical and detail-oriented Assistant Management Accountant to join our finance team at our manufacturing operation in Port Talbot.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers but also wants to understand the bigger commercial picture. You will play an important role in providing accurate financial information, analysing manufacturing costs and helping the business improve operational efficiency and profitability.Working closely with the Finance team and colleagues across Production, Procurement, Engineering and Operations, you will gain valuable exposure to the financial and operational drivers of a manufacturing business. You will be encouraged to challenge variances, identify opportunities for improvement and turn financial data into meaningful business insight.We are looking for someone who is proactive, curious and keen to make a difference, with the ambition to develop their management accounting skills and contribute to the continued success of the business. The Role: Reporting to the Finance Manager or Management Accountant, you will support the preparation of monthly management accounts, manufacturing cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.You will work closely with operational teams to understand production performance, investigate cost variances and ensure that stock, work in progress and manufacturing costs are accurately recorded and reported.This is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to develop both your technical accounting expertise and your commercial understanding of manufacturing operations.Key responsibilities:Management accounts and financial reporting<ol><ul><li>Assist with the preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts.</li><li>Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Analyse actual performance against budgets, forecasts and prior periods.</li><li>Produce financial reports and clear commentary explaining key movements and variances.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring reporting deadlines are achieved.</li></ul></ol>Manufacturing cost accounting:<ol><ul><li>Monitor and analyse raw material, direct labour and manufacturing overhead costs.</li><li>Assist with product costing, standard costing and cost of sales calculations.</li><li>Investigate material price and usage variances, labour efficiency and production overhead variances.</li><li>Analyse scrap, waste, rework and production losses to identify opportunities for cost reduction.</li><li>Monitor production costs and, where relevant, cost per unit or tonne produced.</li><li>Work with operational managers to understand cost movements and improve manufacturing performance.</li></ul></ol>Stock and inventory control:<ol><ul><li>Assist with stock valuation, work-in-progress reporting and inventory reconciliations.</li><li>Support periodic and year-end stock counts, investigating discrepancies and unusual movements.</li><li>Monitor slow-moving, obsolete and excess stock.</li><li>Reconcile goods received not invoiced and investigate outstanding items.</li><li>Work with Warehouse, Procurement and Production teams to improve inventory accuracy and control.</li></ul></ol>Budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis:<ol><ul><li>Support the annual budgeting process and regular financial forecasts.</li><li>Monitor departmental expenditure against approved budgets.</li><li>Assist with forecasting material costs, labour, energy, maintenance and other operating expenses.</li><li>Investigate significant variances and provide insight into the financial performance of the business.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve cost control, efficiency and profitability.</li></ul></ol>Business partnering and continuous improvement:<ol><ul><li>Build effective working relationships with Production, Engineering, Procurement, Warehouse and Commercial teams.</li><li>Provide financial information that helps non-finance colleagues understand business performance.</li><li>Support investment appraisals and capital expenditure monitoring where required.</li><li>Contribute to improvements in financial reporting, accounting processes and internal controls.</li><li>Undertake ad hoc analysis and reporting to support the Finance team and wider business.</li></ul></ol>About you:We are looking for someone who combines sound accounting knowledge with strong analytical skills, commercial awareness and a genuine interest in understanding how a manufacturing business operates.You will be organised, proactive and comfortable working to deadlines. You will also have the confidence to investigate discrepancies, ask questions and work collaboratively with colleagues across the business.Essential skills and experience:<ol><ul><li>Experience in a finance or accounting role, ideally with exposure to management accounts, month-end processes or financial analysis.</li><li>AAT qualified or part-qualified, or actively studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.</li><li>A good understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations and financial reporting.</li><li>Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.</li><li>The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.</li><li>Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across different departments.</li></ul></ol>Desirable experience:<ol><ul><li>Experience within manufacturing, engineering or another operationally focused business.</li><li>Exposure to manufacturing cost accounting, standard costing, stock valuation or work in progress.</li><li>Experience using ERP or accounting systems such as SAP, Sage or Microsoft Dynamics.</li><li>An understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cost centre reporting and variance analysis.</li></ul></ol> Most importantly, we are looking for someone with the right attitude, a willingness to learn and the motivation to develop into a strong management accounting professional. What we offer:<ol><ul><li>The opportunity to develop your career within a manufacturing finance environment.</li><li>Exposure to manufacturing operations, product costing and commercial decision-making.</li><li>The chance to work closely with experienced finance and operational professionals.</li><li>Opportunities to broaden your management accounting and business partnering skills.</li><li>A role where your analysis and recommendations can make a tangible difference to business performance.</li><li>A supportive environment in which to build your technical knowledge and professional qualifications.</li></ul></ol> Salary, pension, annual leave, study support and other benefits will be confirmed as part of the recruitment process. Why join us?This is more than a traditional finance role. You will have the opportunity to understand the relationship between financial performance and manufacturing operations, develop commercially valuable skills and contribute directly to better business decisions.If you are looking for a role where you can build your expertise, take ownership of your work and progress your career in management accounting, we would welcome your application. How to apply:If you have the accounting knowledge, analytical mindset and enthusiasm to succeed in this role, we would love to hear from you.Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience, qualifications and interest in the position. Apply now to take the next step in your finance career. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/THVuYS5QZXNjZS40MTM4Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-10-14T15:43:48Z

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