Accountant

Michael Page; Tredegar; Presencial; GBP 32 000 - 42 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Study support

25 days annual leave

Matched pension contributions

Healthcare cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Career development

Resumo da oferta

Michael Page has partnered with a forward-thinking manufacturing business in Tredegar, South Wales, seeking an Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations and strategic insights. The role collaborates with senior leadership to strengthen controls and drive continuous improvement, offering exposure to a dynamic finance function.

The ideal candidate is part-qualified or experienced, with a solid grounding in month-end processes, reporting, and ERP systems, ready to contribute to a busy

Qualificações

• Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA or QBE is expected.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in finance or accounting.
• Experience with month-end processes and management accounting.
• Strong understanding of reconciliations, journals and financial controls.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Manufacturing sector experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules.
• Complete journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Manage accounts payable processes and supplier payments.
• Maintain accurate purchase ledger records.
• Perform stock and inventory reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve financial variances.
• Produce financial reports and management information.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and controls.
• Assist with ERP system and reporting improvements.

Conhecimentos

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Time management

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems experience

Formação académica

Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA or QBE

Ferramentas

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Microsoft Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

As an Accountant in the industrial and manufacturing sector, you’ll handle the day-to-day financial operations to support the smooth running of the business. Based in Tredegar, South Wales, you’ll manage budgets, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Client Details

We’re partnering with an innovative and ambitious manufacturing business seeking a talented Accountant to join their finance team in Tredegar.

This is far more than a traditional accounting role. You’ll become a key member of a collaborative finance function, working closely with senior leadership to provide meaningful financial insight, strengthen controls, and drive continuous improvement across the business.

If you’re an ambitious accounting professional who enjoys getting into the detail while influencing the bigger picture, this opportunity offers genuine exposure, variety, and career development within a forward-thinking organisation.

Description

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining robust controls, and supporting business performance through insightful analysis.

You’ll be involved in everything from month-end reporting and inventory accounting to process improvement projects and operational finance activities, giving you broad exposure and an excellent platform to develop your career.

This position would suit a part-qualified accountant or experienced finance professional looking to take the next step within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules.
• Complete journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Manage accounts payable processes and supplier payments.
• Maintain accurate purchase ledger records.
• Perform stock and inventory reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve financial variances.
• Support payroll accounting activities.
• Assist with VAT returns and tax compliance requirements.
• Process and review employee expenses.
• Support stock takes and reconciliation activities.
• Produce financial reports and management information.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and controls.
• Assist with ERP system and reporting improvements.
• Maintain strong financial governance and internal controls.
• Provide analysis to support business decision-making.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across finance and operational teams.

Profile

About You

To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally possess:

• Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA status, or be Qualified by Experience (QBE).
• A minimum of three years’ experience within a finance or accounting environment.
• Experience of month-end processes and management accounting.
• Strong understanding of reconciliations, journals and financial controls.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using ERP systems.
• Experiance in the Manufacturing Sector.
• A highly organised and methodical approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive mindset with a desire to continuously improve processes.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Job Offer

• Study support opportunities.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Matched pension contributions.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Retail and lifestyle discounts.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Career development and progression opportunities.