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!
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