Location: Pontrilas, Hereford (Contract: Full-time, office-basedSalary: CompetitiveDriving Licence: Required

An opportunity has arisen for a qualified or newly qualified Accountant (minimum 12 months PQE) to join my clients Head Office finance team based in Pontrilas. Reporting to the Finance Director and Group Financial Controller, this role will take responsibility for preparing and overseeing financial management information for one of their recent acquisitions.

This position requires strong technical ability, accuracy, and confidence working in a fast-paced environment. Regular communication with site teams and senior stakeholders is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of the Management Accounts function, including monthly P&L, Balance Sheet and variance analysis
• Completion of monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Preparation of the monthly reporting pack for Board presentation
• VAT Returns, turnover reconciliations and support for year-end audit
• Assistance with the annual budget process
• Liaison with the transactional team to ensure timely month-end ledger closure
• Daily cash reconciliations and monthly forecasting
• Review of weekly payroll processing
• Development and improvement of internal management information
• Ad-hoc tasks as required by the Finance Director or Financial Controller

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified or newly qualified Accountant with 12+ months PQE
• Strong Excel capability and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Previous experience in a similar Management Accounting role
• Full UK driving licence (weekly travel required)

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