Management Accountant (FTC 3–6 Months)
Newport (Office-Based)
35 hours per week
Up to £45,000 (pro rata)
Immediate Start on offer
Môrwell Talent Solutions is delighted to be supporting a growing and ambitious business in Newport as they embark on an exciting acquisition. As a result, my client is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join on an initial 3-month fixed-term contract, with the potential to extend to 6 months.
This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and enjoys building processes from the ground up.
The Role
You will play a key role in supporting the acquisition process and embedding robust financial reporting and controls within the newly acquired business.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Providing accounting support throughout the acquisition phase
- Establishing weekly sales and margin flash reporting, aligned to existing group reporting
- Building and producing monthly management accounts, including financial and non-financial KPI reporting
- Implementing month-end close processes, including:
- Journal postings
- Accruals and prepayments
- Period-end cut-off procedures
- Working closely with the existing bookkeeper and General Manager to improve financial processes
- Reviewing and enhancing accounting policies and procedures alongside the Group Financial Controller to establish strong internal controls
- Supporting the integration of the acquired business into group reporting standards
About You
- Proven experience in a Management Accountant or similar role
- Strong experience with month-end processes and reporting implementation
- Comfortable working in a hands-on, process-building environment
- Experience within acquisitions, integrations, or start-ups is highly advantageous
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work sensitively within an owner-managed, entrepreneurial environment
- Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 would be beneficial
- Open to QBE or AAT qualified candidates (qualifications are less important than experience)
Additional Information
- Office-based role in Newport
- Occasional travel to London (approximately twice per month)
- Immediate start preferred
- 35 hours per week – 8.30 – 5.30pm but some flexibility is available