Management Accountant in Cardiff

Location: Central Cardiff

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Contract Type: Full‑time, Permanent

NEOS Hospitality is a fast‑growing hospitality group with an expanding portfolio of unique and vibrant venues across the UK. As we continue to scale, we are looking for a talented Management Accountant to join our Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic, hands‑on business where finance plays a key role in supporting commercial decisions and driving performance.

Role Overview

As a Management Accountant, you will take ownership of the P&L and balance sheet for a number of venues within our portfolio. Acting as the finance business partner to the Operations and Venue Managers, you will provide timely and insightful financial reporting, analysis, and support to ensure each site delivers its financial and operational targets. This role is ideal for a proactive and commercially minded accountant who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys working closely with non‑financial stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Ownership of Venue Financials – Produce accurate monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, and supporting schedules) for assigned venues, ensuring integrity and timeliness of financial information.
• Business Partnering – Act as the primary finance contact for venue and operations managers, providing financial insight, analysis, and challenge to drive performance.
• Variance Analysis – Analyse and explain variances against budget and forecast, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Forecasting & Budgeting – Support the Finance Director with the annual budget process and production of regular reforecasts for venues.
• Reporting & Insights – Prepare clear and concise management reports for both finance and operations, highlighting key metrics and KPIs.
• Process Improvement – Continually review and improve financial processes, controls, and reporting to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Balance Sheet Management – Reconcile and review balance sheet accounts, ensuring appropriate controls are maintained.
• Systems & Data – Maintain and enhance Excel models and contribute to the ongoing development of reporting tools, including Power BI dashboards.
• Ad Hoc Analysis – Provide financial analysis and project support to the Finance Director as required (e.g., new site openings, capex analysis, supplier reviews).

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
• Strong management accounting experience, ideally within a multi‑site hospitality, leisure, or retail environment.
• Excellent Excel skills, including data manipulation, financial modelling, and use of pivot tables and lookups.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and build strong working relationships with non‑financial stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience using Power BI or similar data visualisation tools.
• Knowledge of hospitality‑specific finance systems.
• Experience supporting new venue openings or business integrations.

Personal Attributes

• Commercially focused with a genuine interest in the hospitality sector.
• Proactive, hands‑on, and adaptable.
• A strong team player who can also work independently and take ownership.
• Enthusiastic and resilient with a continuous improvement mindset.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to be part of a growing, ambitious business with real career progression potential.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and operational teams across multiple venues.
• Dynamic and supportive working environment where your ideas and input are valued.