Job Description
Accountable Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a well-established, family-owned manufacturing group based in Deeside. Due to ongoing growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Site Accountant to enhance their finance function at their Deeside site.
This is a key role focused on improving costing and reporting processes, alongside managing the day-to-day financial operations and reporting activities.
The position is ideal for a proactive Management Accountant or a seasoned Financial Controller who thrives in a hands-on environment, enjoys collaborating with operational teams, and is passionate about embedding strong financial processes while delivering clear, data-led insights to support business decision-making.
Benefits:
* £50,000-£60,000
* Bonus
* Pension scheme
* Private medical
* Car leasing scheme
* Opportunity to influence a thriving, growth-oriented manufacturer
* Full time on site, 8am-4.30pm Monday-Thursday, 7.30am-1pm Fridays (some flexibility with hours if required)
Duties:
* Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and site financial reports
* Lead weekly job-costing and other key metrics on site performance
* Review daily, weekly and monthly job-costing data to ensure accuracy
* Investigate and explain variances to management, driving corrective actions
* Work closely with external teams on stock management and reporting
* Manage the fixed-asset register, support investment business cases and conduct periodic physical audits
* Support month-end/year-end close, budgeting, forecasting and audit preparation
* Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with internal controls
* Champion process improvement across all areas of responsibility
Experience:
* Experience as a cost / factory / management accountant in a manufacturing environment
* Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or QBE with strong cost-accounting expertise
* Proven ability to analyse variances, explain performance drivers and influence non-finance stakeholders
* Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting and inventory control
* Proficient with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel
* Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills and the confidence to drive change independently