Accountant in Tredegar

Are you an ambitious and driven Accountant looking to elevate your career? This role offers a unique chance to join a dynamic finance team at the Tredegar Head Office, providing comprehensive accounting support to a thriving group. With a competitive salary and a range of exceptional benefits, this position is perfect for those who are methodical, organised, and committed to continuous improvement.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including reviewing sales, cost of sales, gross margins, and overheads; posting accruals and prepayments; and completing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process monthly payroll journals and related accounting entries.
• Manage the Accounts Payable function, including processing supplier invoices, maintaining the purchase ledger, preparing supplier payment runs, and reviewing the GRNI account.
• Oversee inventory accounting and controls, including stock reconciliations, stock take coordination, inventory valuation reviews, and investigation of variances.
• Support tax compliance activities and liaise with external advisers for timely submission of statutory returns, including VAT and US Sales Tax.
• Assist with the planning and coordination of the half-yearly stock take.
• Provide support to colleagues across the Finance team, including processing and reviewing employee expense claims.
• Maintain and improve finance processes, systems, and internal controls.
• Offer ad hoc financial analysis and support to the Finance Director and Chief Financial Officer as required.

Skills and experience:

• Solid general accounting background, ideally in an SME environment.
• Process-oriented with the ability to draft processes where they do not currently exist.
• IT literate with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Experience of working with Syspro ERP system (desirable).
• Part-qualified or QBE, with study support available.
• Minimum of 3 years working in a finance team with direct exposure to month-end protocols.

Personal attributes:

• Honesty and integrity.
• Methodical, organised, and process-driven.
• Ambition and drive to succeed.
• Dependability and reliability.
• Flexibility and willingness to work collaboratively.
• Emotional intelligence and creativity.
• Commitment to professionalism, continuous improvement, and personal development.

This role not only offers a competitive salary but also a comprehensive benefits package including a defined contribution pension scheme, Perkbox membership, paid rest breaks, gym discounts, free on-site parking, and much more. Additionally, enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays, with a defined shut down period between Christmas and New Year.

Ready to take the next step in your career?

The role is onsite daily in the office.

CV Seize this chance to make a significant impact and grow within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.