Job Description:

Management Accountant

Location: Bridgend
Salary: £50,000 per annum + Benefits
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Contract: Permanent, Full Time - Office Based

Vibe Recruit are working on behalf of an established and growing organisation to recruit an experienced Management Accountant to join their Finance team in Bridgend.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or newly qualified accountant looking to take ownership of monthly management accounts while playing an important role in financial reporting, forecasting, analysis and process improvement.

Essential Qualification

Applicants MUST hold one of the following professional accountancy qualifications:

• ACA - qualified or newly qualified
• ACCA - qualified or newly qualified
• CIMA - qualified or newly qualified

Please note: The professional accountancy qualification is an essential requirement for this position.

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take responsibility for the monthly management accounts for a subsidiary business while supporting the wider Finance function.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
• Producing cash flow reports and forecasts.
• Maintaining sales, purchase, bank and fixed asset ledgers.
• Preparing annual statutory accounts.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Preparing and analysing KPI reports to provide meaningful business insight.
• Supporting interim and year-end audits.
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and internal controls.
• Developing and improving financial reporting and automation.
• Providing support and absence cover across the Finance team, including Payroll.
• Deputising for the Financial Controller when required.
• Working closely with operational teams and wider business stakeholders.

About You

Alongside your ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience preparing monthly management accounts.
• Strong commercial awareness and the confidence to challenge trends and provide financial insight.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial systems knowledge.
• Experience with Sage Intacct would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to work with stakeholders across the business.

What's on Offer?

• £50,000 salary
• 35-hour working week.
• 29 days' holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays, increasing with service.
• Life assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free onsite parking.
• Free annual eye test.
• Employee reward scheme.
• Refer a Friend scheme.
• Opportunity to join an established and growing organisation.

If you are an ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified/newly qualified accountant looking for your next opportunity in the Bridgend area, apply today or contact Naomi (phone number removed).

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.