Temporary / Fixed Term Contract Management Accountant - circa 12

M?rwell Talent Solutions Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected Public Sector organisation in the Pontypool area is seeking a Temporary Management Accountant to join their finance team. This role involves producing management accounts, budget analysis, and compliance work. Candidates should have a strong understanding of financial management and solid analytical skills. This opportunity offers flexible hybrid working arrangements and a chance to play an influential role within the finance team.

Qualifications

• Experience in producing management accounts and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of budgeting and forecasting.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver financial management support to a designated department.
• Produce monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
• Assist with annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Skills

Financial management

Analytical abilities

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Qualified or QBE Accounting professionals

Job description

Temporary Management Accountant
Location: Pontypool area
Contract Length: months
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: GBP45,000 GBP46,000 per annum

M??rwell Talent Solutions is delighted to be partnering with a respected Public Sector organisation in the Pontypool area as they seek an experienced Management Accountant to join their finance team on a temporary / contract basis. This is a pivotal role, offering the opportunity to support essential financial processes and contribute to key decision-making across the organisation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for producing timely, accurate financial information for both internal and external stakeholders. You ll support the preparation of management accounts, forecasting, budget analysis, compliance work, business partnering, and grant-related reporting a varied and rewarding remit within a collaborative finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive financial management support to a designated department or division
• Produce monthly management accounts, including detailed variance, revenue, and expenditure analysis
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, offering insight to support operational and strategic decisions
• Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations and ensure robust financial controls
• Support financial monitoring, grant claim completion, and related reporting
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, audit requirements, and relevant financial regulations
• Work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to provide constructive financial advice and guidance

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong understanding of financial management, accounting standards, budgeting, and forecasting
• Solid analytical abilities, with the confidence to interpret financial information and drive meaningful insight
• High attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in reconciliations and financial reporting
• Strong communication and collaboration skills when working with colleagues across multiple departments
• Applications welcomed from both Qualified and QBE Accounting professionals

Working Arrangements

• Flexible hybrid working with 1 day per week from home
• 37-hour working week
• Standard hours: 9am 5pm, with some flexibility available

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Accountant to join an organisation that genuinely values its people. You ll play an influential role within the finance team and contribute directly to wider organisational performance.

If this opportunity resonates with you, please apply to M??rwell Talent Solutions as soon as possible.