Accountant in Wales

Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking an Accountant in the Neath Port Talbot area.

Company Accountant

Fully On-Site

Salary: Up to £40,000 + Benefits

Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a well-established manufacturing business in Neath to recruit a Company Accountant. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant to take ownership of the finance function for a £5m division within a successful and growing organisation. This role would suit an individual who enjoys a broad finance position, combining financial reporting, cost accounting, transactional finance oversight, and business partnering within a manufacturing environment.

The Role

As Company Accountant, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, producing timely management information, and ensuring compliance across the division's financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Control & Reporting
  • Manage the month-end close process and prepare accurate monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting.
  • Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, and month-end journals including accruals, prepayments, and depreciation.
  • Support the production of reporting packs and KPI reporting for senior management.
• Manufacturing & Cost Accounting
  • Maintain standard costing and job costing processes across products and production runs.
  • Monitor and reconcile inventory valuations, including raw materials and work-in-progress.
  • Analyse cost of sales and overhead variances.
  • Support commercial decision-making through accurate product costing information.
• Transactional Finance
  • Oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger, and credit control activities.
  • Process payroll payments or manage the outsourced payroll provider, including PAYE and pension payments.
  • Manage daily banking activities, payment runs, and cash flow monitoring.
  • Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and intercompany balances.
• Compliance & Statutory Reporting
  • Prepare and submit VAT returns.
  • Maintain the fixed asset register and capital expenditure records.
  • Ensure compliance with HMRC and Companies House filing requirements.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support senior management with financial analysis and ad hoc information requests.
• Provide occasional cover for time and attendance administration.

About You

Essential

• AAT qualified or qualified by experience with a strong accounting background.
• Previous experience working in a standalone finance role or a small finance team.
• Strong understanding of UK accounting standards, VAT, and payroll compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using accounting systems.
• High levels of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively with remote teams and wider business functions.

Desirable

• Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or production environment.
• Knowledge of inventory management and standard/job costing.
• Previous experience using Xero and ERP systems, particularly TRICORN or Fitfactory.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £40,000
• 3% Pension
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Fully on-site role based in Neath
• Working hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:00am to 4:30pm, Friday: 8:00am to 3:30pm

If you're looking for a varied and hands-on accounting role within a successful manufacturing business where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.