Accounting Manager

Morwell Talent Solutions Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial recruitment agency in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager. The role involves overseeing daily accounting operations, managing month-end processes, and leading a small finance team. The ideal candidate should be a qualified accountant with a strong understanding of financial reporting and payroll processes. This position offers a salary of up to £50,000 and includes excellent benefits, along with a hybrid working model (2 days WFH).

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health Care Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced sick pay

Free parking

Gym access

Discounts at partner stores

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a finance team.
• Strong technical knowledge of management accounts and statutory reporting.
• Solid understanding of payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations.
• Manage month-end processes and audits.
• Prepare and file VAT returns.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Technical Accounting

Interpersonal Communication

Process Improvement

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary up to £50,000 per annum + excellent benefits Permanent | Full-time, 35 hours per week

Accounting Manager
Cardiff City Centre - Hybrid (2 days WFH per week)
Salary: up to £50,000 per annum + excellent benefits
Permanent | Full-time, 35 hours per week

Môrwell Talent Solutions is delighted to be partnering with a high-profile Cardiff-based organisation in their search for an experienced Accounting Manager to join the finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of Welsh sport, leading a small Accounting team and playing a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and integrity of financial reporting.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in line with company policies and procedures
• Managing month-end processes including journals, adjustments, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting with the preparation of statutory financial statements for the Group and subsidiaries (FRS 102 compliance)
• Acting as audit lead, coordinating external auditors and ensuring efficient preparation of financial records
• Preparing and filing VAT returns, and liaising with corporation tax advisors
• Maintaining accurate financial records and asset registers
• Overseeing the payroll function, ensuring timely and compliant processing and successful integration into the finance team
• Ensuring robust financial controls and processes are in place
• Managing, supporting, and developing a team of three finance professionals
• Collaborating with key stakeholders across the organisation including Finance, FP&A, COO, and Finance Director

What our client is looking for:

• A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience
• Proven experience leading a finance team, with a track record of developing colleagues
• Strong technical knowledge of management accounts, month-end/year-end processes, and statutory reporting
• Working knowledge of FRS 102 and the UK tax environment
• Solid understanding of payroll processes
• Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office and finance systems
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships
• Experience in process improvement and managing change

Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible working hours (Monday - Friday, typically 9am-5pm)
• Hybrid working - ideally 2 days from home per week
• Pension scheme (5% employee contribution, matched by organisation)
• Life assurance (2 x basic annual salary)
• Flexible Health Care Cash Plan (optional)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced sick pay
• Free parking and gym access
• Discounts at partner stores

If this sounds like it could be the role for you, please get in touch with Môrwell Talent Solutions asap!

• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits
• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits
• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits
• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits