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

• 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

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 William.Loring1@Hays.com at Hays Accountancy & Finance on 02920 222 500 for a confidential discussion.