Risk Accountant
Location: Cardiff (Hybrid working available)
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Are you a recently qualified ACA Accountant from a Big 4 firm looking for your first move into industry? Our client, a leading private service provider in the education sector, is seeking a talented Risk Accountant to join their Cardiff-based finance team.
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic chance to move from practice into a dynamic private business with a clear social impact. As Risk Accountant, you'll play a key role in strengthening risk management and governance frameworks while gaining broad exposure across finance and operations. You'll work closely with senior leaders, making this a high-visibility role with strong career potential.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of internal financial controls.
* Deliver risk-based analysis to identify improvements and mitigate potential risks.
* Partner with operational and finance teams to embed effective risk management.
* Assist with audit preparation and act as a key contact for external auditors.
* Provide technical accounting support on projects and business initiatives.
* Drive continuous improvement in governance and assurance processes.
About You
* ACA qualified (Big 4 trained - essential).
* Looking for your first move into industry within a growing private business.
* Strong technical grounding in audit, controls, or risk advisory.
* Analytical, detail-focused, and commercially aware.
* Excellent communicator with the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Why Join?
* Transition straight from Big 4 into a high-impact industry role.
* Join a private service provider in the education sector, with a strong mission and purpose.
* Hybrid working (Cardiff HQ).
* Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum + excellent benefits.
* Strong career development opportunities.
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