At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial operations, manage accounts, and partner with teams to drive performance.
- Company: Award-winning manufacturing firm with a dynamic and supportive culture.
- Benefits: Salary up to £55,000, 10% bonus, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Take on a broad role that influences decision-making and enhances financial controls.
- Qualifications: Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong management accounting experience.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
Location: Cardiff (Hybrid)
Industry: Manufacturing
Salary: Up to £55,000 + 10% bonus
Our award-winning manufacturing client is looking to appoint a Lead Accountant into a broad, influential finance role. This is an opportunity for someone who wants more than a routine month-end position. You will support management accounts, reporting, analysis, controls and business partnering, working closely with operational teams to understand performance and improve decision-making.
The Role
- Prepare monthly management accounts, journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Support month-end, year-end and audit processes.
- Produce analysis on costs, margins, variances and operational performance.
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
- Improve financial controls, reporting and processes.
- Partner with non-finance stakeholders across the business.
About You
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
- Strong management accounting and reporting experience or related experience (such as audit).
- Comfortable working with operational and non-finance teams.
- Manufacturing, engineering, industrials, logistics or similar sector experience would be advantageous.
- Commercially minded, hands-on and confident explaining the numbers.
Package
- Salary up to £55,000
- 10% bonus
- Hybrid working
- Broad role with operational and commercial exposure
Please note: Our client is unable to offer VISA sponsorship for this position. All applicants must have full right-to-work in the UK in order to be considered.
Lead Accountant in Cowbridge employer: Vargo Group
Vargo Group is an exceptional employer in North Wales, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring personal and professional growth while contributing to meaningful projects that support local businesses. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance and community engagement, Vargo Group stands out as a rewarding place to build a career in investment management.
