Financial Accountant (Interim)

Cwmbran, South Wales | Hybrid

The Opportunity:

A fast-growing, private equity-backed construction materials distribution business based in Cwmbran is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to provide immediate support during a key period.

Operating in a high-volume, operationally driven environment, this role will suit someone comfortable working with stock, margins, and large data sets. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in ensuring robust financial reporting, supporting month-end processes, and strengthening financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Own balance sheet reconciliations, including stock, accruals, and key control accounts
• Assist with month-end close (journals, accruals, prepayments)
• Support stock accounting and margin analysis across product lines
• Assist with cashflow reporting and forecasting
• Support audit preparation and liaise with external auditors
• Ensure strong financial controls and compliance with accounting standards
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Provide ad hoc analysis to support commercial and operational teams

About You

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Strong financial accounting experience, ideally within distribution, manufacturing, or construction-related sectors
• Experience with stock accounting in a high-volume environment
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
• Proactive, hands-on, and able to hit the ground running
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, or similar) advantageous

Why Apply?

• Immediate start in a PE-backed, growing business
• Exposure to a commercially focused, operational environment
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact quickly
• Potential for extension beyond initial 3+ months

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