Graduate Accountant

Mid Wales Recruitment Limited; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected family-owned business in Oswestry is seeking a talented Qualified Accountant to join their finance team. This role offers a unique chance to grow into a financial leader, with responsibilities including management accounts preparation and financial planning. Ideal candidates will hold an ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification and possess strong accounting skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Exposure to strategic decision-making

Clear progression pathway to finance leadership

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in finance or accounting.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, agriculture, or related sectors is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Partner with department heads to provide financial insight and guidance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal control requirements.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement across finance operations.

Skills

Strong technical accounting skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership ability

Analytical abilities

Proactive approach

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Job description

Overview

Are you a driven and qualified accountant with a strong academic background, looking for the next big step in your career? Our client is seeking a talented Qualified Accountant to join their dynamic finance team at their Oswestry head office. This role offers much more than traditional accounting — it’s a unique opportunity to grow into a future financial leader within one of the UK’s most respected family-owned businesses.

What Our Client Offers

• A pivotal role within an experienced and supportive finance team
• Exposure to strategic decision-making and business-wide operations
• The chance to contribute directly to continued growth and innovation
• A clear and exciting progression pathway towards a finance leadership role
• Competitive salary and benefits package

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Strong technical accounting skills with solid commercial awareness
• Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical abilities
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ambition to take on senior responsibilities
• Previous experience in manufacturing, agriculture, or related sectors is advantageous (but not essential)

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Partner with department heads to provide financial insight and guidance
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal control requirements
• Identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement across finance operations