Management Accountant for Rail Finance team in Cardiff

Description:

We're looking for a Management Accountant to work for our client.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Management Accountant to join our Client’s Group – Rail Finance team, supporting the Core Valley Lines - Transport for Wales. This role will be based in Taffs Well, requiring your presence in the Transport for Wales office three days per week.

If that’s you, then you could be exactly what they’re looking for.

Please note: This is initially a temporary role with the potential to become permanent. You’ll need to work weekends and shifts during unsociable hours. Full details will be revealed at the interview.

Your Role
As a Management Accountant for CVL, you will assume both operational and strategic responsibilities to ensure the financial success of the contract. You will be an integral part of the project leadership team, tasked with implementing robust financial controls and driving necessary changes.

Key responsibilities include:

Producing management accounts, P&L statements, cash flow reports, and balance sheets.
Interacting with commercial and operational teams to maximize value and ensure excellent governance.
Providing financial oversight and challenge to the team.Key Details

Contract: Temp/Temp-Perm
Duration: 3+ months
Role: Management Accountant (Project Accountant/Finance Business Partner)
Format: Hybrid (2-3 days on site), located in Taffs Well with occasional travel to Cardiff, Bristol, or Birmingham
Start: ASAP
System: Experience with SAP desired
Skills: Advanced Excel skills required (Vlookup, pivots, etc.)About our Client
It’s an engineering firm located in Cardiff, seeking an interim candidate to support management accounts and various projects. They are looking to transition this role into a permanent contract.

Responsibilities

Preparing income statements, balance sheets, and other financial documents
Measuring financial performance based on financial records
Identifying problem areas and presenting recommendations to management
Supervising the internal accounting team
Performing departmental audits
Overseeing financial operations such as bookkeeping and payroll
Evaluating and improving financial information systemsWhat You'll Need to Succeed

Qualified or QBE accountant
Experience in management accounting
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data
Proficiency in financial systems and tools
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Strong Excel skillsKnowledge of SAP is advantageous.

Working Hours

Standard hours of work are 37.5 hours per week.Pay Rates

Basic PAYE: £173.08 daily (Basic PAYE)Transition to Permanent Role
According to your performance, you might get a chance later to secure this job.

If you are looking for a role that offers both immediate impact and long-term career progression, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join the dynamic team.

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