Assistant Management Accountant
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000.0 to £35,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £30,000 - £35,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 February 2026 |
| Location: | Cardiff, Cardiff, cf23 8rd |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4762331_1768582659 |
Summary
Your new company
A well‑established and forward‑thinking organisation based in Cardiff is recruiting for a Assistant Management Accountant to join their finance team. Operating within a dynamic and evolving sector, the business has a strong reputation for innovation, quality and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional to take on a hands‑on, varied role within a supportive environment that actively encourages development.
Your new role
As Assistant Management Accountant, you'll play a key role in supporting the Group Reporting function and ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely financial information. This is a broad and engaging position offering strong exposure across management accounts, reporting, and core finance operations. Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting month‑end, quarter‑end and year‑end management accounts and PLC reporting within tight deadlines
- Preparing cash flow forecasts
- Assisting with revenue reconciliation
- Managing sales ledger tasks, including invoicing, credit control and aged debtor reporting
- Completing bank reconciliations across UK and international entities
- Preparing payment runs and uploading transactions to banking platforms
- Posting prepayment and accrual journals
- Processing purchase ledger invoices with accuracy and ensuring correct approval
- Preparing and posting payroll journals
- Producing commission and expense calculations
- Completing key balance sheet reconciliations
- Updating and reconciling the fixed asset register
- Assisting with tax and audit pack preparation
- VAT reconciliation and preparation
- Scheduling supplier payments and setting up customer Direct Debits
- Ordering office supplies and supporting ad hoc finance activities as required
This is a varied and hands‑on role well suited to someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys working autonomously.What you'll need to succeed
- AAT qualified or part‑qualified ACCA (or equivalent)
- Strong IT skills; advanced Excel experience desirable
- Experience using Xero beneficial
- Experience of PLC reporting advantageous
- A proactive, solutions‑focused approach
- Strong organisational and time‑management skills
- Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines
- Comfortable engaging across different levels of the business
What you'll get in return
- A permanent role offering long‑term career prospects
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Up to 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days
- Company pension scheme
- Potential study support for those progressing to professional qualifications
- Hybrid working model
- Supportive team culture and a collaborative working environment
What you need to do now
Click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV or contact at Hays Accountancy & Finance on 02920 222 500 for a confidential discussion.
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