Manufacturing Finance Accountant | Impact & Study Support

Michael Page; Tredegar; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

25 days annual leave

Matched pension contributions

Healthcare cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Career development

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Produce financial reports and management information.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and controls.
• Assist with ERP system and reporting improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Time management

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems experience

Education

Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA or QBE

Tools

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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