Accounting Manager

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!