<h1>Finance Transformation Lead </h1><h1>BST11 ERP - Finance Transformation</h1><h2>About the Role</h2><p>We are looking for an experienced <strong>BST11 Project Manager</strong> to play a key role in a major <strong>BST11 ERP and Finance transformation programme</strong>.</p><p>The role will provide strong <strong>project management, PMO governance and delivery leadership</strong>, with a particular focus on the Finance ERP workstream.</p><p>Working across <strong>Finance, Technology, Operations, Project Management and external implementation partners</strong>, you will ensure the programme is effectively planned, governed and delivered against agreed scope, timelines, budget and quality standards.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h3>ERP Project Management</h3><ul><li>Lead and coordinate BST11 ERP projects and workstreams through the full project lifecycle.</li><li>Develop and maintain integrated project plans, milestones, dependencies and critical paths.</li><li>Manage scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks and issues.</li><li>Coordinate ERP configuration, integrations, data migration, testing, training, cutover and go-live.</li><li>Work closely with implementation partners and internal technology teams.</li><li>Drive actions, decisions and dependencies through to resolution.</li><li>Support post-go-live stabilisation and transition to BAU.</li></ul><h3>Finance ERP Transformation</h3><p>Work closely with Finance stakeholders and SMEs across:</p><ul><li>General Ledger</li><li>Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable</li><li>Project Accounting</li><li>Billing and Invoicing</li><li>Revenue and Cost Management</li><li>Cash Management</li><li>Financial Reporting</li><li>Management Accounting</li><li>Project Profitability</li><li>Forecasting</li><li>Time and Expense</li><li>Financial Controls and Reconciliations</li></ul><p>Ensure Finance requirements are clearly defined, prioritised and translated into effective BST11 ERP solutions.</p><h3>PMO & Governance</h3><ul><li>Establish and maintain robust PMO governance.</li><li>Own RAID, dependency, decision and action logs.</li><li>Produce weekly and monthly programme reporting.</li><li>Prepare Steering Committee and Programme Board materials.</li><li>Track budget, forecast, resources and delivery performance.</li><li>Manage change control and scope governance.</li><li>Provide clear visibility of programme progress, risks, issues and delivery confidence.</li><li>Ensure project documentation and governance standards are consistently maintained.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><h3>Essential Experience</h3><ul><li>Proven experience as an <strong>ERP Project Manager, ERP PMO Lead or Senior PMO professional</strong>.</li><li>Strong experience delivering <strong>Finance ERP implementations or transformation programmes</strong>.</li><li>Experience working in a project-driven organisation, ideally within <strong>AEC, engineering, environmental consulting, professional services or consulting</strong>.</li><li>Strong understanding of Finance processes and project accounting.</li><li>Experience managing complex projects with multiple business and technology workstreams.</li><li>Strong project governance, planning and reporting capability.</li><li>Experience managing risks, issues, dependencies, scope and change.</li><li>Experience with data migration, testing, integrations and ERP go-live.</li><li>Experience working with implementation partners and third-party suppliers.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.</li></ul><h3>Desirable Experience</h3><ul><li><strong>Direct BST11 ERP experience</strong></li><li>BST11 Finance implementation</li><li>BST11 Project and Billing functionality</li><li>BST11 integrations and data migration</li><li>ERP implementation within an AEC environment</li><li>Finance transformation</li><li>Project accounting</li><li>Power BI / management reporting</li><li>ERP systems integration</li><li>PRINCE2, PMP, AgilePM or equivalent</li></ul><h2>The Person</h2><p>We are looking for someone who is:</p><ul><li><strong>Delivery focused</strong> - drives activity and achieves outcomes.</li><li><strong>Highly organised</strong> - manages complex plans and competing priorities.</li><li><strong>Commercially aware</strong> - understands budgets, forecasts and resource requirements.</li><li><strong>Finance savvy</strong> - understands Finance processes within a project-based business.</li><li><strong>Technically credible</strong> - able to work effectively with ERP, data and integration teams.</li><li><strong>A strong communicator</strong> - communicates clearly with technical and business audiences.</li><li><strong>Confident with senior stakeholders</strong> - able to influence, challenge and escalate.</li><li><strong>Solutions focused</strong> - proactively resolves issues and removes delivery obstacles.</li></ul><h2>Why Join?</h2><p>This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in a significant <strong>BST11 ERP and Finance transformation programme</strong>.</p><p>You will work at the intersection of <strong>Finance, Technology and Project Operations</strong>, helping to deliver improved processes, better financial visibility and a more integrated approach to managing projects and business performance.</p><h3>Apply</h3><p>If you are an experienced <strong>ERP PMO / Project Manager with Finance ERP expertise</strong> and are looking for a high-profile transformation opportunity, we would like to hear from you.</p><p><strong>Apply now to join the BST11 ERP transformation programme.</strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGF0cmljay5Nb3JnYW4uMTc0MjIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1>Assistant Management Accountant</h1><p><strong>Swansea | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits</strong></p><h3><strong>Build your career. Study towards ACCA. Gain international experience. Progress into Management Accounting.</strong></h3><p>We're delighted to be supporting an established and highly successful <strong>international manufacturing business</strong> with the appointment of an <strong>Assistant Management Accountant</strong> at its Swansea branch.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who is serious about developing their career and wants to join a business that will <strong>invest in their professional development</strong>.</p><p>The role offers a clear opportunity to progress towards a <strong>Management Accountant position</strong>, with <strong>full support towards ACCA studies</strong>, alongside hands-on experience across management accounts, month-end, budgeting, forecasting and commercial finance.</p><p>You'll also become part of an international finance function, working with colleagues across Europe and gaining exposure to a wider group environment.</p><p>And it's not all spreadsheets and month-end, the business has a strong team culture, with <strong>regular company and team socials, including regular travel to European locations</strong>.</p><h2>Your Opportunity</h2><p>As an Assistant Management Accountant, you'll work closely with the existing finance team and play a key role in supporting the production of accurate financial information.</p><p>This is a role designed to <strong>develop you</strong>.</p><p>You'll be given the opportunity to build your technical accounting knowledge, understand how finance supports a manufacturing operation and progressively take on more responsibility as your experience grows.</p><p>Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Assisting with the preparation of <strong>monthly management accounts</strong></li><li>Supporting the month-end close process</li><li>Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating variances</li><li>Posting journals, accruals and prepayments</li><li>Assisting with monthly reporting and management information</li><li>Supporting <strong>budgeting and forecasting</strong></li><li>Preparing variance analysis and commentary</li><li>Assisting with financial planning and analysis</li><li>Supporting the maintenance of strong financial controls</li><li>Working with operational teams to understand and challenge financial performance</li><li>Using <strong>SAP</strong> across the finance function</li><li>Assisting with process improvement and finance projects</li><li>Working with finance colleagues across the UK and wider European business</li><li>Taking on additional responsibilities as your knowledge and experience develop</li></ul><h2><strong>ACCA Study Support & Career Progression</strong></h2><p>If you're ambitious about becoming a qualified accountant, this is a role where your development will be taken seriously.</p><p>The business will provide <strong>support towards ACCA studies</strong>, giving you the opportunity to work towards your professional qualification while gaining valuable practical experience.</p><p>You'll be supported by an experienced finance team and given exposure to increasingly complex areas of accounting as you progress.</p><p>The longer-term objective is to develop you into a <strong>fully-fledged Management Accountant</strong>, with the potential for further career progression within the wider finance function.</p><h2>What We're Looking For</h2><p>We're looking for someone with the <strong>ambition and attitude to develop</strong>, rather than someone who simply ticks every box on a job description.</p><p>You may currently be an:</p><ul><li>Assistant Accountant</li><li>Accounts Assistant</li><li>Finance Assistant</li><li>Assistant Management Accountant</li><li>Part-qualified accountant</li></ul><p>You'll ideally have:</p><ul><li>Experience working within an accounts or finance environment</li><li>A good understanding of accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping</li><li>Experience with reconciliations and month-end processes</li><li>Strong Excel skills</li><li>Experience with <strong>SAP or another ERP system</strong></li><li>Good analytical and numerical ability</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>The confidence to work with stakeholders across the wider business</li><li>A proactive approach and genuine desire to learn</li><li>A clear ambition to progress within finance and work towards <strong>ACCA qualification</strong></li></ul><h2>Why Join?</h2><p>This is a particularly attractive opportunity for someone who wants their next move to <strong>add real value to their career</strong>.</p><p>You'll get:</p><ul><li><strong>ACCA study support</strong></li><li>A clear route towards <strong>Management Accountant</strong></li><li>Hands-on management accounting experience</li><li>Exposure to budgeting, forecasting and commercial finance</li><li>Experience within an <strong>international manufacturing group</strong></li><li>Exposure to <strong>SAP and a structured ERP environment</strong></li><li>The opportunity to work with colleagues across Europe</li><li>European travel opportunities through company/team events</li><li>A supportive and collaborative finance team</li><li>Genuine scope to take on greater responsibility as you develop</li><li>A long-term career opportunity rather than simply another finance position</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGF0cmljay5Nb3JnYW4uOTQyOTEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Assistant Management Accountant</strong></p><p><strong>Manufacturing | Port Talbot, South Wales</strong><br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Port Talbot, South Wales<br /> <strong>Reporting to:</strong> Financial Controller</p><p><strong>An exciting opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business:</strong></p><p>Are you a commercially minded finance professional looking to develop your career in management accounting within a fast-paced manufacturing environment?</p><p>We are seeking a motivated, analytical and detail-oriented <strong>Assistant Management Accountant</strong> to join our finance team at our manufacturing operation in Port Talbot.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers but also wants to understand the bigger commercial picture. You will play an important role in providing accurate financial information, analysing manufacturing costs and helping the business improve operational efficiency and profitability.</p><p>Working closely with the Finance team and colleagues across Production, Procurement, Engineering and Operations, you will gain valuable exposure to the financial and operational drivers of a manufacturing business. You will be encouraged to challenge variances, identify opportunities for improvement and turn financial data into meaningful business insight.</p><p>We are looking for someone who is proactive, curious and keen to make a difference, with the ambition to develop their management accounting skills and contribute to the continued success of the business.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role: </strong></p><p>Reporting to the Finance Manager or Management Accountant, you will support the preparation of monthly management accounts, manufacturing cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.</p><p>You will work closely with operational teams to understand production performance, investigate cost variances and ensure that stock, work in progress and manufacturing costs are accurately recorded and reported.</p><p>This is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to develop both your technical accounting expertise and your commercial understanding of manufacturing operations.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Management accounts and financial reporting</strong></p><ol><ul><li>Assist with the preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts.</li><li>Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Analyse actual performance against budgets, forecasts and prior periods.</li><li>Produce financial reports and clear commentary explaining key movements and variances.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring reporting deadlines are achieved.</li></ul></ol><p><strong>Manufacturing cost accounting:</strong></p><ol><ul><li>Monitor and analyse raw material, direct labour and manufacturing overhead costs.</li><li>Assist with product costing, standard costing and cost of sales calculations.</li><li>Investigate material price and usage variances, labour efficiency and production overhead variances.</li><li>Analyse scrap, waste, rework and production losses to identify opportunities for cost reduction.</li><li>Monitor production costs and, where relevant, cost per unit or tonne produced.</li><li>Work with operational managers to understand cost movements and improve manufacturing performance.</li></ul></ol><p><strong>Stock and inventory control:</strong></p><ol><ul><li>Assist with stock valuation, work-in-progress reporting and inventory reconciliations.</li><li>Support periodic and year-end stock counts, investigating discrepancies and unusual movements.</li><li>Monitor slow-moving, obsolete and excess stock.</li><li>Reconcile goods received not invoiced and investigate outstanding items.</li><li>Work with Warehouse, Procurement and Production teams to improve inventory accuracy and control.</li></ul></ol><p><strong>Budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis:</strong></p><ol><ul><li>Support the annual budgeting process and regular financial forecasts.</li><li>Monitor departmental expenditure against approved budgets.</li><li>Assist with forecasting material costs, labour, energy, maintenance and other operating expenses.</li><li>Investigate significant variances and provide insight into the financial performance of the business.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve cost control, efficiency and profitability.</li></ul></ol><p><strong>Business partnering and continuous improvement:</strong></p><ol><ul><li>Build effective working relationships with Production, Engineering, Procurement, Warehouse and Commercial teams.</li><li>Provide financial information that helps non-finance colleagues understand business performance.</li><li>Support investment appraisals and capital expenditure monitoring where required.</li><li>Contribute to improvements in financial reporting, accounting processes and internal controls.</li><li>Undertake ad hoc analysis and reporting to support the Finance team and wider business.</li></ul></ol><p><strong>About you:</strong></p><p>We are looking for someone who combines sound accounting knowledge with strong analytical skills, commercial awareness and a genuine interest in understanding how a manufacturing business operates.</p><p>You will be organised, proactive and comfortable working to deadlines. You will also have the confidence to investigate discrepancies, ask questions and work collaboratively with colleagues across the business.</p><p><strong>Essential skills and experience:</strong></p><ol><ul><li>Experience in a finance or accounting role, ideally with exposure to management accounts, month-end processes or financial analysis.</li><li>AAT qualified or part-qualified, or actively studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.</li><li>A good understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations and financial reporting.</li><li>Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.</li><li>The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.</li><li>Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across different departments.</li></ul></ol><p><strong>Desirable experience:</strong></p><ol><ul><li>Experience within manufacturing, engineering or another operationally focused business.</li><li>Exposure to manufacturing cost accounting, standard costing, stock valuation or work in progress.</li><li>Experience using ERP or accounting systems such as SAP, Sage or Microsoft Dynamics.</li><li>An understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cost centre reporting and variance analysis.</li></ul></ol><p> </p><p><strong>Most importantly, we are looking for someone with the right attitude, a willingness to learn and the motivation to develop into a strong management accounting professional.</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>What we offer:</strong></p><ol><ul><li>The opportunity to develop your career within a manufacturing finance environment.</li><li>Exposure to manufacturing operations, product costing and commercial decision-making.</li><li>The chance to work closely with experienced finance and operational professionals.</li><li>Opportunities to broaden your management accounting and business partnering skills.</li><li>A role where your analysis and recommendations can make a tangible difference to business performance.</li><li>A supportive environment in which to build your technical knowledge and professional qualifications.</li></ul></ol><p> </p><p>Salary, pension, annual leave, study support and other benefits will be confirmed as part of the recruitment process.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Why join us?</strong></p><p>This is more than a traditional finance role. You will have the opportunity to understand the relationship between financial performance and manufacturing operations, develop commercially valuable skills and contribute directly to better business decisions.</p><p>If you are looking for a role where you can build your expertise, take ownership of your work and progress your career in management accounting, we would welcome your application.</p><p> </p><p><strong>How to apply:</strong></p><p>If you have the accounting knowledge, analytical mindset and enthusiasm to succeed in this role, we would love to hear from you.</p><p>Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience, qualifications and interest in the position.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Apply now to take the next step in your finance career.</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/THVuYS5QZXNjZS40MTM4Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p> </p><p><strong>Robert Half are recruiting on behalf of a well-established international manufacturing business for an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a permanent basis</strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is looking to develop their skills across transactional finance, reconciliations, reporting and month-end accounting.</p><p>The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the finance function, ensuring the accurate processing of financial transactions and maintaining strong financial controls across the business.</p><h3>What's on Offer?</h3><ul><li>Fixed-Term Contract</li><li>Monday to Friday office-based role</li><li>Hybrid working may be considered after probation</li><li>Core working hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm</li><li>Flexible working hours scheme</li><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Pension contribution: 4% employee / 5% employer</li><li>Supportive and collaborative finance team</li><li>Opportunity to develop accounting and reporting experience</li></ul><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Processing purchase ledger and sales ledger transactions</li><li>Managing invoice processing and ensuring financial records are accurately maintained</li><li>Allocating customer payments and reconciling cash receipts</li><li>Supporting credit control activities and monitoring outstanding balances</li><li>Investigating and resolving invoice and payment queries</li><li>Performing supplier, customer, intercompany and bank reconciliations</li><li>Assisting with month-end accounting processes and financial reporting</li><li>Maintaining schedules relating to fixed assets, accruals, prepayments and operating expenses</li><li>Liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers and customers</li><li>Supporting multiple business entities with accounting requirements</li><li>Providing general finance and accounts administration support</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>You will have previous experience working within an Accounts or Finance function and be comfortable managing a variety of transactional accounting duties.</p><p><strong>Essential Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar role</li><li>Purchase ledger and/or sales ledger experience</li><li>Strong Microsoft Excel skills</li><li>Experience of reconciliations and financial administration</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills</li><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines</li><li>Proactive approach to problem solving and resolving queries</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Credit control experience</li><li>SAP or similar ERP/accounting system experience</li><li>AAT qualification or studies towards an accounting qualification</li></ul><h3>Ideal Backgrounds</h3><p>We would be keen to speak with candidates currently working as:</p><ul><li>Accounts Assistant</li><li>Finance Assistant</li><li>Assistant Accountant</li><li>Accounts Administrator</li><li>Purchase Ledger Clerk</li><li>Sales Ledger Clerk</li><li>Ledger Clerk</li></ul><p>If you are looking for a varied finance position offering exposure across transactional finance, reconciliations and month-end accounting activities within a successful international organisation, Please get in contact.</p><br><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/R2F2aW4uV2lsbGlhbXMuODYzMjcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking an Operational & Management Accountant to join a SME manufacturing organisation near Llanelli.</p><p> </p><p>The operational Management Accountant will be responsible for:</p><p><strong>Stock & Inventory Management</strong> (Integrated with Reporting)</p><ul><li><strong>Valuation & Reconciliation:</strong> Perform monthly reconciliations between the <strong>Inventory Sub-ledger</strong> and the <strong>General Ledger</strong>.</li><li><strong>Margin Integrity:</strong> Investigate discrepancies between theoretical and actual margins, focusing on stock waste, scrap, and re-work costs.</li><li><strong>Provisioning:</strong> Present monthly reports on stock to the Senior Management Team</li></ul><p><strong> System and Process Improvements</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Reporting Automation:</strong> Transition manual monthly reporting into automated <strong>BI tools or ERP dashboards</strong> to reduce the month-end cycle time.</li><li><strong>Data Integrity:</strong> Audit the flow of data from warehouse into the management accounts to ensure "one version of the truth."</li></ul><p><strong>Monthly Management Reporting</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Month-End Close:</strong> Lead the month-end process for the manufacturing entity, ensuring all journals, accruals, and prepayments are posted accurately and on time.</li><li><strong>Financial Reporting:</strong> Prepare the monthly <strong>Management Accounts pack</strong>, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements.</li><li><strong>Variance Analysis:</strong> Provide high-level commentary on actual vs. budget performance, specifically highlighting <strong>gross margin fluctuations</strong> driven by production costs or inventory movements.</li><li><strong>KPI Development:</strong> Define and track operational KPIs (e.g., Gross Margin by product line, Labour Recovery rates, and Stock Turnover).</li></ul><p><strong>Budgeting & Forecasting</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Operational Budgeting:</strong> Partner with Production and Warehouse Managers to build annual budgets and quarterly rolling forecasts.</li><li><strong>Cash Flow Management:</strong> Forecast inventory spend and lead times to ensure optimal working capital levels.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Refined Skills & Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Experience:</strong> Strong background in <strong>Operational Accounts</strong> within a manufacturing or recycling organisation.</li><li><strong>Commercial Acumen:</strong> Ability to explain the "why" behind the numbers to the Department Heads.</li><li><strong>Technical:</strong> Proficiency in <strong> advanced Excel</strong> for data visualization of monthly trends and a desire to improve and automate systems.</li></ul><p> </p><p>On offer: Salary to £45,000 plus PHI and pension</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjk1NTYyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<h1>Reconciliations Clerk</h1><h3>Swansea | £32,000-£35,000 per annum | Full-time</h3><p><strong>When the numbers don't add up, you're the person who wants to know why.</strong></p><p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a <strong>Reconciliations Clerk</strong> to join a well-established, community-focused organisation in Swansea.</p><p>This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong finance background who enjoys working with detail, solving problems and making sure everything balances exactly as it should.</p><p>You'll play an important role within the finance team, taking ownership of reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and helping maintain accurate and reliable financial records.</p><h2>The role</h2><p>You'll be responsible for ensuring financial information is accurate, complete and up to date, with a particular focus on reconciliations and resolving outstanding items.</p><p>Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Completing regular bank, customer, supplier and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Investigating discrepancies and getting to the root of any issues.</li><li>Identifying missing, duplicated or incorrectly allocated transactions.</li><li>Reviewing outstanding reconciliation items and ensuring they are resolved.</li><li>Maintaining clear and accurate reconciliation schedules.</li><li>Supporting month-end and year-end processes.</li><li>Working with colleagues to investigate and resolve financial queries.</li><li>Supporting financial controls and ensuring processes are followed.</li><li>Identifying opportunities to improve processes and make them more efficient.</li><li>Providing wider support to the finance team where required.</li></ul><h2>About you</h2><p>You'll be someone who naturally spots when something doesn't look right and enjoys figuring out what's happened.</p><p>You'll bring:</p><ul><li>Previous experience in a finance, accounts or reconciliations role.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach.</li><li>Good knowledge of accounting principles.</li><li>Experience investigating and resolving financial discrepancies.</li><li>Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems.</li><li>Excellent organisation and time management.</li><li>The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.</li><li>Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach.</li><li>A proactive attitude and a willingness to improve existing processes.</li></ul><p>An <strong>AAT qualification or equivalent experience</strong> would be advantageous, as would experience with month-end, balance sheet reconciliations or accounting/ERP systems.</p><h2>Why this role?</h2><p>This is more than simply making numbers balance.</p><p>Working within a community-focused organisation, you'll be part of a finance function that supports the wider work and services delivered to the local community.</p><p>It's an opportunity to use your finance skills in an organisation where accuracy, accountability and doing things properly genuinely matter.</p><h3>The package</h3><p><strong>£32,000-£35,000 per annum</strong>, depending on experience, alongside the opportunity to join a supportive team and develop your career within a purpose-driven organisation.</p><p><strong>If you're detail-focused, commercially aware and enjoy solving financial problems, we'd love to hear from you.</strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/THVuYS5QZXNjZS44MDUyOC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a permanent Management Accountant to join a fast paced private equity backed business in Newport</p><p><strong> </strong> </p><p>We are seeking a proactive <strong>Part-Qualified Management Accountant</strong> to join our fast-paced finance team. This role offers a unique blend of core management accounting, commercial analysis, and high-level exposure to board-level reporting. You will play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of our financial data while supporting the business through a period of PE-driven growth.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Accounting & Month-End</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Management Accounts:</strong> Preparation and assistance with monthly management accounts, including prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations, and all relevant month-end tasks.</li><li><strong>Fixed Assets & Stock:</strong> Full ownership of <strong>Fixed Assets</strong>, including maintaining the register. Responsible for <strong>Creditors and Stock</strong> management, including weekly and month-end reporting.</li><li><strong>Ledger Management:</strong> Daily bank reconciliations, postings, and allocations to the AR/AP ledgers.</li><li><strong>Purchase Ledger Support:</strong> Ensuring all manual and <strong>3-way match GRN invoices</strong> are processed accurately and timely, in accordance with company finance policies.</li></ul><p><strong>Reporting & Board Exposure</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Presentations:</strong> Assist in preparation and delivery of both <strong>Board presentations</strong> and <strong>Budget presentations</strong>.</li><li><strong>Group & International:</strong> Assisting with <strong>group consolidations</strong> and the management of <strong>International accounts</strong>.</li><li><strong>Cash Management:</strong> Managing the weekly payment run and providing essential assistance with <strong>cashflow forecasting</strong>.</li></ul><p><strong>Commercial Analysis & Budgeting</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Budgeting:</strong> Assisting with the preparation of annual budgets.</li><li><strong>Variance Analysis:</strong> Reviewing weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly spend with budget holders to analyse and report on spend vs. variance.</li></ul><p><strong>Audit & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Statutory Requirements:</strong> Assist in the preparation for <strong>Statutory returns</strong> and assisting in the <strong>year-end Statutory Audit</strong>.</li><li><strong>External Liaison: </strong>Assist with <strong>External Audits</strong>.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Technical Skills:</strong> Strong ERP experience and advanced Excel skills. Understanding of double entry and reconciliations</li><li><strong>Communication:</strong> Confident in presenting financial data to senior leadership and collaborating with non-finance budget holders.</li></ul><p> </p><p> <strong>What We Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Full study support package</li><li>Exposure to Private Equity reporting cycles and high-level board interaction.</li><li>Salary from £30,000 to £35,000</li><li>Hybrid working-</li><li>Company bonus scheme</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjUzMzA1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">