Jobs - Management Accountant

Location: South Wales (Hybrid)
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per year (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

WRAS (Water Regulations Approval Scheme) is an independent UK certification body for plumbing products and materials. We help businesses and consumers choose compliant products that protect water quality and safety.

Our approval mark is trusted across the industry. We certify products following rigorous testing in accredited laboratories and currently list over 13,000 product approvals and 3,500 material approvals in our public directory.

We are a specialist SME with a turnover of £1m+, serving more than 7,000 companies operating across 70 countries. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Management Accountant to play a key role in supporting our strategic and financial decision-making.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Management Accountant will be responsible for preparing, developing and analysing financial information to support the leadership team in making informed strategic decisions.

This is a hands-on, commercially focused role offering a high degree of autonomy, ideal for someone who enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders and working in a growing SME environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, variance analysis)

• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling

• Provide insightful financial analysis and commentary to senior leadership and board level

• Monitor costs and identify efficiency opportunities

• Strengthen financial controls and support year-end and audit processes

About You

• Part-qualified or qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

• AAT Level 3 or above or equivalent

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a management accounting or finance business partner role

• A forward thinker who brings a fresh, inquisitive perspective to every discussion

• Strong Excel skills and experience using Xero

• Confident communicator with strong analytical and stakeholder engagement skills

• Comfortable working autonomously in a small, growing organisation

Benefits

• Competitive salary

• 30 days’ holiday including bank holidays (rising to 33 after 3 years)

• Company pension scheme

• Company health insurance

• Hybrid working

• High autonomy and exposure to senior decision-making

• Supportive, close-knit team environment

• Free on-site parking

WRAS is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

To apply

Send a your CV to julie.spinks@wrasapprovals.co.uk by 5pm on 27 February 2026

Full role profile is here