Cardiff
£50,000 - £55,000 Pro Rata
Part-Time – 3 Days per Week (Ideally Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
We are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing construction group based in Cardiff, with a successful track record spanning over 30 years. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to appoint a Group Management Accountant in a newly created position to support the Finance Director.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and hands-on Management Accountant to take ownership of the finance function across a group of companies, with real scope to add value and influence decision-making at a senior level. The business is seeking someone capable of operating autonomously within a fast-paced environment and confidently managing the day-to-day management accounting function with minimal supervision.
The Role
Working closely with the MD and FD, you will be responsible for the preparation and oversight of the management accounts function across the group, ensuring accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting.
Key responsibilities will include:
Preparation of monthly management accounts for review by the FD
Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
Management of inter-company balances and reconciliations
Monthly reconciliation of stock and involvement in annual stocktakes across three group entities
Fixed asset management and maintenance of the fixed asset register
Preparation of daily cash balance reports for review by the FD
Cashflow forecasting and ongoing cash management
Weekly debtor reporting across the group, monitoring cash collection and aged debt
Preparation and submission of CIS returns
Supporting payroll processes, including year-end payroll reconciliations
Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
Assisting with year-end processes and liaising with external accountants
Identifying and implementing process improvements within the finance function
Providing financial insight and support to senior stakeholders to aid decision-making
About You
We are looking for a committed and reliable individual who takes pride in their work and is keen to establish themselves within a business for the long term. You will be hands-on, detail-oriented, proactive, and confident working independently, with a strong work ethic and a willingness to go the extra mile.
This role requires someone who can quickly embed themselves into the business and confidently take ownership of the management accounting function from the outset. As such, we are seeking an experienced individual who is technically strong, self-sufficient, and comfortable operating with minimal support or training.
You will ideally have:
ACCA/CIMA qualification (or be a technically strong QBE with relevant experience)
Strong management accounting experience, ideally within the construction or engineering sectors
Experience managing multiple entities or group structures
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, SUMIFs)
Recent experience using Sage
A proactive and conscientious approach, with strong attention to detail
Desirable Experience
Construction sector experience, including domestic reverse charge VAT and retentions
Payroll knowledge and experience
Experience using Xero
What’s on Offer
Part-time role (3 days per week) with flexibility on working hours
Flexibility on working days (ideally Monday, Wednesday, Friday preferred)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
On-site parking
The opportunity to join a long-standing, stable, and growing business
Scope to make an impact and shape the finance function
Salary description
£45000.00 - £55000.00 per year