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