Job Description
Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a long-established, family-owned manufacturing group. Due to continutes growth they are now seeking an experienced Site Accountant to strengthen the finance function at their offices in Deeside - North Wales. Responsible for driving improvements in costing and reporting on an initial 12 month fixed term contract (with a strong possibility of a permanent role).
This opportunity is ideal for a proactive Management accountant who enjoys working with operations teams to embed robust processes and provide clear, data-driven insight for decision making.
Salary / benefits
* Competitive salary & benefits package
* 12 month fixed term contract, strong chance of a permanent role
* Opportunity to influence a thriving, growth-oriented manufacturer
Job 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 the stores team 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
Who will I report in to?
Finance Director
When will interviews be taking place?
Interviews will be happening as soon as possible
Ideal 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