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Management Accountant Location: Cardiff (Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office) Salary: Negotiable depending on depth of experience Job Type: Full-time, Permanent The Opportunity Greystone Consulting Group is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing organisation based in Cardiff to recruit a Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for either a fully qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or a part-qualified accountant looking to continue their professional development within a supportive finance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in producing accurate financial information, supporting business decision-making and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the finance function. The business offers a collaborative working environment, genuine career development opportunities and a hybrid working model. Key Responsibilities: Produce monthly management accounts, providing insightful commentary on financial performance. Review and reconcile all balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial records. Prepare and post month-end journals. Reconcile weekly revenue and COS, working closely with the Operations team to correct any issues identified. Supervise and mentor the Accounts Assistant. Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable tasks performed by Accounts Assistant. Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns. Reconcile and make Monthly PAYE payments. Process Monthly Payroll. Oversee and Authorise Weekly payment runs. Oversee the Credit Control process undertaken by Accounts Assistant Support the annual audit process, acting as the primary contact for external auditors. Assist with year-end P11D preparation and compliance. Support continuous improvement of finance processes and controls. Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required. About You: We're looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership, has excellent attention to detail and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Essential Qualified (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) or actively studying towards a professional accounting qualification. Previous experience in a Management Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant role. Experience preparing monthly management accounts. Payroll processing experience. Strong reconciliation experience. Good understanding of accruals, prepayments and journal postings. Excellent Excel skills. Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise workload effectively. Desirable Experience using accounting software such as Sage, Xero etc. Experience supporting budgeting and forecasting. Previous experience working within a commercial business. Key Attributes: Analytical / problem solving skills Detail orientated Ability to work to deadlines Self-disciplined Teamwork and Collaboration skills Good work ethic Excellent Communication skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment A hands-on attitude What's on Offer? Salary: negotiable depending on experience Hybrid working (3 days per week in the Cardiff office) Support towards professional qualifications (where applicable) Company pension Generous holiday allowance Friendly and collaborative working environment Genuine opportunities for career progression Ongoing learning and development Apply: If you're looking for your next opportunity within a supportive and growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply within or contact Ash from Greystone Consulting Group to discuss further. Telephone: 02921 880 588 Email: ash@greystone-consulting.co.uk
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
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