Assistant Accountant

Your new companyYou will be joining an established and growing organisation with an excellent reputation within its sector. With a collaborative finance team and strong leadership in place, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their accounting experience within a varied and commercially focused role.Due to continued growth and evolving business needs, the organisation is looking to appoint an Assistant Accountant on a permanent basis.Your new roleWorking closely with the wider finance team, you will play a key role in supporting the preparation of management information, maintaining financial controls, and ensuring the accuracy of day-to-day accounting activities.This is a varied position offering exposure to both transactional and month-end accounting responsibilities, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to continue progressing their finance career.Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the production of monthly management accounts
• Performing balance sheet and control account reconciliations
• Maintaining sales ledger and supporting credit control activities
• Posting journals including accruals and prepayments
• Assisting with month-end and year-end processes
• Producing financial reports and analysis for stakeholders
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities
• Assisting with audit requirements and provision of supporting documentation
• Monitoring cash receipts and maintaining accurate financial records
• Supporting process improvements and finance projects as required
• Providing general accounting support to the Finance Manager and wider team

What you'll need to succeed

• AAT qualified or actively studying ACCA/CIMA
• Previous experience within a finance or accounting role
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
• Experience with reconciliations and month-end processes
• Good Excel skills, including lookups and pivot tables
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders across the business
• Positive, proactive attitude and willingness to take ownership of tasks

Desirable

• Experience supporting management accounts
• Experience working within a multi-site or multi-entity business
• Exposure to ERP or integrated finance systems
• Experience working within a fast-paced commercial environment

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Study support (where applicable)
• Company pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Supportive and collaborative finance team
• Opportunities for development and progression
• Exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV, or contact William Loring at Hays Accountancy & Finance on or for a confidential discussion.If this role isn't quite right, but you're considering a move, please get in touch to discuss other opportunities across South Wales.

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