Hays
Management Accountant - 12 Month FTC
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Hays Senior Finance Recruitment
Hays Senior Finance are recruiting for a Management Accountant to join a large international manufacturing organisation based in Swansea on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business during an exciting period of transformation, as it implements a new ERP system across the group.
Role Overview
Working as part of a sizeable finance team, you will play a key role in maintaining day-to-day finance operations while supporting multiple European entities. This is a broad and varied position, offering exposure to management accounting, financial reporting, forecasting, and stakeholder support within a complex manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant with manufacturing experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to gain valuable experience during a major business transformation programme.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly management accounts and reporting.
- Support month-end activities, including journals and accruals.
- Complete balance sheet reconciliations.
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
- Provide financial analysis and commentary.
- Support financial controls, audits, and compliance.
- Partner with stakeholders across the business.
- Support finance process improvements and ERP implementation activities.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
What We're Looking For
- Part-qualified, finalist or qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Manufacturing finance experience is essential.
- Previous management accounting experience.
- Strong month-end reporting and reconciliation skills.
- Budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis experience.
- Strong Excel and financial systems skills.
- ERP system experience desirable.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proactive, organised, and able to manage competing priorities.
Why Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large and growing manufacturing business during a period of significant change and investment. You'll gain exposure to a complex international environment, work alongside an experienced finance team, and play an important role in supporting the business through a major systems' transformation. With ongoing growth across the organisation and the potential for contract extensions, this role offers excellent experience for finance professionals looking to further develop their management, accounting, and business partnering skills.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Benefits
- Salary up to £50,000.
- 12-month fixed-term contract.
- Based in Swansea.
- Exposure to a major ERP implementation.
- International finance exposure.
- Large and growing finance team.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Location