Temporary Management Accountant
Cardiff – Hybrid Working
8–12 Week Assignment
£21.63–£26.44 per hour DOE + Holiday Pay
Môrwell Talent Solutions are delighted to be working with an established business based just outside Central Cardiff who are looking to appoint an experienced Management Accountant on a temporary basis for an initial 8–12 week assignment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant or senior finance professional to join the business during an exciting period of change, providing additional support to the Financial Controller whilst taking ownership of a number of key finance and systems projects.
This is not simply a month-end role. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a real impact, improve existing processes and take ownership of projects that will leave a lasting benefit to the business.
About the Role
The business has recently been acquired and is currently being incorporated into a larger organisation. At the same time, the Financial Controller is heavily involved in the company's year-end audit, creating a need for an experienced finance professional who can come in, quickly understand what is required and hit the ground running.
Working closely with the Financial Controller, your responsibilities will include:
- Taking ownership of the existing expenses management system and ensuring it is being utilised correctly
- Reviewing current expenses processes and identifying opportunities for improvement
- Leading the transition of payroll from an outsourced provider to an in-house function
- Researching and advising on suitable payroll systems
- Supporting the implementation of a new payroll system and associated processes
- Working closely with the Financial Controller on wider finance projects
- Preparing monthly management accounts
- P&L preparation, analysis and reporting
- Completing balance sheet reconciliations
- Supporting budgeting and forecasting activity
- Supporting the Financial Controller with year-end audit requirements
- Reviewing and improving finance processes, systems and controls
- Providing additional support across the finance function as required
About You
We're looking for an experienced finance professional who is confident working independently and can quickly get up to speed within a new environment.
The Financial Controller will be on hand to provide support, but realistically, we're looking for someone who can take ownership, use their initiative and get stuck in from day one.
Ideally, you will have:
- Previous experience working as a Management / Project Accountant or in a similar senior finance role
- ACCA or CIMA qualification, although QBE candidates with strong relevant experience will absolutely be considered
- Strong month-end management accounting experience
- Excellent knowledge of P&L and balance sheet reporting
- Experience of balance sheet reconciliations
- Previous experience implementing, improving or introducing finance systems and processes
- Experience of implementing or improving an expenses management system
- Previous experience bringing payroll in-house would be highly advantageous
- Experience researching and implementing payroll systems would be particularly beneficial
- Previous payroll knowledge
- Experience working with a variety of ERP/finance systems
- Strong Excel skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- A proactive, hands-on approach
- The ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
- Strong communication skills and the confidence to work closely with senior stakeholders
- Previous experience within the construction sector is advantageous but not essential. Experience working with stock would also be beneficial.
Why This Role?
This is an opportunity to join a business at an interesting point in its development and make a genuine contribution during a period of change.
You'll have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced Financial Controller whilst taking ownership of several important projects, including the transition of payroll from an outsourced provider to an in-house function and improving the use of the existing expenses system.
For an experienced interim or Management Accountant, this is a role where you can come in, make an immediate impact and leave your mark.
The Details
- 40 hours per week
- Flexible start and finish times
- Immediate/short notice start required
- On-site initially, moving to hybrid working – 3 days office / 2 days from home
- On-site parking available
- Based just outside Central Cardiff
- Must be able to commit to the duration of the assignment
If you're an experienced Management Accountant or senior finance professional who enjoys getting stuck into projects, improving processes and making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.