Interim Hereford Site Accountant
* Are you an experienced accountant with a background in FMCG or manufacturing?
* Are you available for a 3 to 6-month interim contract?
* Can you work onsite in Ledbury at least two days per week (Monday and Tuesday)?
We are delighted to be partnering with a leading food and drink manufacturer in their search for an Interim Site Accountant to provide essential financial control and reporting support at their Hereford site. This is a fixed-term contract role focused on day-to-day accounting and weekly reporting.
As the Interim Site Accountant, you will act as the site finance lead, managing financial controls and delivering timely, accurate weekly reporting. You will support the onsite finance team and business leaders by providing clear financial insight to help drive operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead weekly site finance reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
* Manage day-to-day financial control, including transactional postings and reconciliations
* Support site-level P&L and variance analysis
* Assist with VAT returns, fixed asset register maintenance, and payroll postings
* Collaborate closely with the Finance Assistant and other site colleagues
* Provide ad-hoc financial analysis to support decision-making
* Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies
What we are looking for
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or QBE with relevant experience
* Proven experience in FMCG or manufacturing site accounting
* Confident managing weekly reporting cycles and operational finance tasks
* Able to work onsite at least two days per week
* Strong communication skills and hands-on approach
* Available immediately or at short notice
This is a 3 to 6-month interim contract based primarily onsite in Ledbury, with some remote flexibility outside the required onsite days.
Please contact Carl Maw for full details.