Finance Generalist/Assistant Finance Controller

Morgan Advanced Materials; Swansea; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Advanced Materials in Swansea is seeking an Assistant Finance Controller / Finance Generalist on a 6-month Fixed-Term Contract to support the ERP transition to Microsoft Dynamics 365. You will work with the wider finance team to keep day-to-day financial operations running smoothly during the implementation.

Responsibilities include month-end close, reconciliations, journal processing, balance sheet integrity, and preparing management accounts and forecasts while upholding internal

Qualifications

• Experience as Finance Generalist or similar role.
• Strong month-end, reconciliations and reporting.
• ERP experience, with ERP implementation exposure.
• ACCA/CIMA desirable but not essential.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, able to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and journal processing
• Maintain general ledger records and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with month-end close activities, including accruals, prepayments and variance analysis
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Assist with forecasting, budgeting and group reporting
• Support internal and external audit activities
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards and company policies
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business and provide finance support during ERP implementation

Skills

Finance Generalist

Month-end Close

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Forecasting & budgeting

Education

ACCA/CIMA desirable

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Assistant Finance Controller / Finance Generalist (6-Month FTC)

Location: Swansea
Contract: 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Morgan Advanced Materials is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller / Finance Generalist to join our Swansea-based finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role has been created to provide critical finance support during the implementation of our new Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) ERP system.

Working closely with the wider finance team, you will help ensure day-to-day financial operations continue to run smoothly while supporting business continuity throughout the transition.

Key Responsibilities

• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and journal processing
• Maintain accurate general ledger records and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with month-end close activities, including accruals, prepayments and variance analysis
• Prepare and support monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Assist with forecasting, budgeting and group reporting requirements
• Support internal and external audit activities
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards and company policies
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business and provide finance support as required
• Help maintain finance documentation and controls during the ERP implementation

About You

• Previous experience within a Finance Generalist, Management Accountant, Financial Accountant or Assistant Controller role
• Strong understanding of month-end processes, reconciliations and financial reporting
• Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering or operational environment would be advantageous
• Familiarity with ERP systems; experience of ERP implementations or system migrations is desirable
• A proactive and hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification desirable but not essential
• Qualified by experience candidates are encouraged to apply

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a global manufacturing organisation
• Exposure to a major ERP transformation programme
• Immediate start available
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Collaborative and supportive team environment