Management Accountant in City

Goodman Masson; City; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting company in Cardiff is seeking a qualified finance professional for a contract role. This position involves providing financial expertise and ensuring strong control over finances. Essential requirements include a professional accounting qualification and strong communication skills. The role offers £300 per day and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification required.
• Experience in delivering accounting and financial reporting services necessary.
• Must possess strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely financial analysis and commentary.
• Monitor and update financial forecasts.
• Implement improvements to financial processes.

Skills

Professional accounting qualification

High-quality accounting experience

Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to simplify complex financial data

Understanding of accounting principles

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Looking for a qualified finance professional to join an industry leading Broadcasting company for a contract role based from their Cardiff office. Paying £300 a day inside IR35, this is a 5 month contract starting ASAP and offer hybrid working 2 days a week from the office.

This role will provide expert financial support across a range of internal stakeholders, ensuring strong control over financial processes and delivering operational excellence. The successful candidate will also play a key role in the ongoing improvement of finance functions and organisational processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Deliver timely and accurate financial analysis and commentary to support decision-making.
• Assist with the preparation and review of short-term plans and budgets.
• Identify trends and provide supporting insights for planning purposes.

Accounting & Reporting:

• Monitor, review, and update financial forecasts.
• Maintain and report on short-term financial performance, comparing actual expenditure against budgets.
• Support year-end closure activities and statutory reporting processes.

Controls & Compliance:

• Identify and implement improvements to financial processes and internal controls.
• Contribute to the development, testing, and review of new financial methods and practices.
• Promote and enforce internal finance policies and procedures.

Key Skills & Experience

Essential

• A professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Proven experience delivering high-quality accounting and financial reporting services.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to simplify complex financial data for a non-financial audience.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and internal control frameworks.

This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive finance professional who thrives in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Please apply directly to find out more!