Management Accountant

Eaton Syalon Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Cardiff is seeking a proactive Management Accountant to oversee the finance function. In this role, you'll maintain financial records, prepare monthly accounts, and support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong management accounting and VAT compliance skills, as well as experience in a manufacturing environment. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a significant impact in a growing SME.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong SME finance experience.
• Proven track record in management accounting and month-end processes.
• Hands-on, self-sufficient, comfortable as sole finance professional.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Cash Book, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Fixed Asset Register.
• Prepare monthly journals and trial balance at month end.
• Assist with annual budgets and rolling forecasts.

Skills

Management accounting

VAT compliance

Variance analysis

Cost reduction analysis

Strong Excel skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or QBE

Tools

SME/ERP systems

Job description

Management Accountant

Cardiff (on-site)

Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 + benefits

£20m t/o SME Manufacturing

Are you a hands‑on Management Accountant or an Assistant Management Accountant looking to progress into a Management Accountant. This role will take ownership of the finance function within a successful, growing SME. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well‑established manufacturing business in Cardiff, where you'll report into the Financial Controller as their key finance partner.

The Management Accountant plays a critical role in providing accurate financial information and analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making. In a manufacturing environment, this position focuses on cost control, budgeting, and performance monitoring to ensure profitability and efficiency across production processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance of Cash Book, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Fixed Asset Register
• Supplier Statement Reconciliations and issuing Customer Statement
• Preparation and posting of the monthly journals
• Preparation of trial balance at month end ensuring all appropriate profit & loss, Accruals & Prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations are performed
• Assisting with variance analysis and system reconciliations/analysis
• Assisting with cost analysis reports for raw materials, labour, and overheads
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts
• Analyse production costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction
• Support pricing decisions with accurate cost data
• Process weekly payment runs as well as proforma payments
• Assist with year-end statutory accounts & annual tax compliance
• Preparation of VAT returns

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or QBE with strong SME finance experience
• Proven track record in management accounting, VAT compliance, and month-end processes
• Commercially minded, with the ability to partner with non-finance stakeholders
• Hands‑on, self‑sufficient, and comfortable working as the sole finance professional
• Strong systems and Excel skills; experience with SME/ERP systems an advantage
• Previous manufacturing sector experience desirable but not essential

If you're a proactive Management Accountant who enjoys rolling up your sleeves and making an impact, this role offers the chance to be at the heart of a thriving manufacturing business