Accountant

Morwell Talent Solutions Ltd; Pwllheli; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing firm in the UK is looking for an experienced Interim Accountant (QBE) to join on a 6-month temporary contract in Blaenau Gwent. The role involves full-cycle accounting, including management accounts preparation, budgeting, and payroll calculations. The successful candidate will work 36.5 hours per week, typically Monday to Friday with flexible hours. This position requires a proactive approach and strong communication skills, providing support to senior management while ensuring compliance with deadlines.

Benefits

On-site parking

Kitchen facilities for lunch

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience working within an SME or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage the full finance function.
• Comfortable working to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Cover both transactional and month-end accounting duties.
• Process full purchase ledger and manage accounts.
• Prepare management information and ad-hoc reporting.

Skills

Qualified by Experience (QBE) accountant

Strong, broad accounting background

Sage 50 experience

Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills

Strong communication skills

Tools

Sage 50

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Interim Accountant (QBE) - 6 Month Temporary Contract

Office-based, Blaenau Gwent

Hourly Pay Rate £18.00 - £21.00 Per Hour + Holiday Pay

January 2026 Start!

Môrwell Talent Solutions are working with an established and well-respected manufacturing business that supplies to major global brands. The business is seeking an experienced Qualified by Experience (QBE) Accountant to join on a 6-month temporary basis to cover a period of sickness. The role is due to start in the New Year, with interviews taking place in January and a comprehensive handover provided by the current Financial Controller.

Throughout the assignment, the Financial Controller will remain available for support and guidance; however, this role requires a confident, hands‑on accountant who can take ownership of the full finance function.

Key Responsibilities:

• This is a true all-round accounting role, covering both transactional and month-end duties
• Full purchase ledger processing, matching purchase orders, GRNs to purchase invoices to process
• Production of management accounts through to trial balance and beyond
• Budgeting and forecasting support
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Fixed asset accounting
• Payroll calculations (based on clocking-in cards and overtime calculations, liaising with HR)
• Preparation and provision of management information and ad-hoc reporting to support the Managing Director
• Ensuring deadlines are met in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Skills & Experience Required:

• Qualified by Experience (QBE) accountant
• Strong, broad accounting background within an SME or manufacturing environment
• Sage 50 experience - highly advantageous
• Microsoft Excel skills to at least intermediate level (Excel used to produce the trial balance)
• Comfortable working to tight deadlines
• Confident, proactive, and not afraid to roll up sleeves and get stuck in
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to support senior management as required

Working Hours & Benefits:

• 36.5 hours per week
• Typical hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm (flexibility on start and finish times)
• Early finish on Fridays at 2:00pm
• Office-based role, Monday to Friday
• On-site parking available
• Kitchen facilities for lunch

This role would suit a practical, hands‑on accountant who enjoys being close to the detail while also supporting senior stakeholders. If this role sounds of interest and you are seeking your next opportunity for 2026, please get in touch for further information and to secure an interview for the New Year.