Management Accountant

Biotage; Hengoed; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global separations company based in the UK is seeking a newly qualified Management Accountant to join their Finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for accurate financial reporting and managing general ledger accounting. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with strong analytical skills and experience in financial systems. The position offers a supportive environment to grow your career in finance.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus 8 paid bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Life Assurance (x4 salary)

Corporate discount on gym membership

Reimbursement of professional membership fees

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Management Accountant role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with inventory accounting in manufacturing environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger accounting and reconcile financial statements.
• Prepare and maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation.
• Handle VAT reconciliation and tax audit liaison.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal abilities

Proficiency with financial systems

Advanced Excel

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Medius

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a newly qualified accountant to join our Finance team in Ystrad Mynach. In this key role, you’ll deliver accurate financial reporting, strengthen controls, and support decision-making across the business. You’ll gain hands-on experience in management reporting, budgeting, audit, tax compliance, and inventory control, working across both UK and European entities. This is a great opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic and supportive finance environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger accounting, book and reconcile leasing, accruals, prepayments.
• Prepare financial statements, annual reports, and statutory statistical submissions.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, post depreciations, scrapping, sales, and review assets under construction, including Demo inventory.
• Post project time, manage R&D capitalization and communicate with tax authorities regarding R&D benefits.
• Report, reconcile, and sign off intercompany balances for European subsidiaries
• Reconcile VAT (Swedish and UK), reconcile income tax postings, payments, and act as tax audit liaison.
• Book payroll files, accrue and reconcile salaries, pension costs, and related taxes. Process board fees and any advances.
• Revalue and reconcile foreign currency accounts and other GL balances; maintain accurate exchange rates.
• Other ad hoc requirements to ensure deadlines are hit with the team of 3 management accountants.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Management Accountant role.
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and tax compliance.
• Experience with inventory accounting and manufacturing environments is desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Experience with European entities would be an advantage
• Proficiency with financial systems (Microsoft Dynamics, Medius or equivalent)
• Advanced Excel user

What we can offer you

• Company bonus scheme
• 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
• Employer 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
• Social events
• Volunteering day

About us

Biotage is the Global Go-To Separations Company, supporting customers from drug discovery and development through to diagnostics and analytical testing with intelligent and sustainable workflow solutions. Our expertise and top tier separation solutions play a key role in streamlining our customers’ workflows and improving their outcomes. Headquartered in Sweden, Biotage operates globally with 700 employees, serving over 80 countries.