Senior Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant
Up to £40,000 (Depending on experience and qualification)Location: Pwllheli
Full time - Office Based
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant to join a growing and forward-thinking business in Pwllheli.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to take the next step in their career, with exposure across a wide range of accounting responsibilities and the chance to make a real impact within the finance team.
The Role
Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of accurate financial information, maintaining strong controls, and driving continuous improvement across finance processes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring general ledger and routine accounting information is produced accurately and on time
- Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts and KPI reporting packs
- Supporting departmental managers with financial performance against budgets and forecasts
- Taking a leading role in year-end audit processes and statutory accounts preparation
- Administering payroll and ensuring compliance with BIK reporting requirements
- Preparing and submitting non-UK VAT and statistical returns within deadlines
- Managing import/export documentation and VAT reconciliations
- Supporting FOREX and cash management activities
- Playing a key role in an upcoming ERP system upgrade
- Managing and supporting two direct reports across AP and GL functions
- Identifying and driving process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce manual processes
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Part-qualified accountant (ideally AAT Level 3) or qualified by experience
- Strong communication skills with the ability to manage and support others
- Broad experience across finance functions, including accounts preparation and reconciliations
- Experience posting journals (accruals, prepayments, depreciation, payroll)
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to manipulate data and produce meaningful reports
- Payroll experience, including knowledge of relevant taxation documentation (e.g. P11D(b), P45)
- Experience working with international trade (desirable)
- Advanced Excel skills, including handling large data sets
Benefits
- Salary up to £40,000 (DOE)
- Study support (where applicable)
- Annual bonus linked to performance
- 34 days holiday (rising to 37 with service)
- Pension scheme (5% employer / 3% employee)
- 3x salary life assurance
- Occupational sick pay
- Additional employee discount scheme
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage of growth, where you will have real visibility, responsibility, and the chance to influence systems, processes, and performance.
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