Assistant Accountant

Your new company
You will be joining a well-established and growing engineering business based in Cardiff, recognised for delivering high-quality products and services across a range of specialist sectors.With continued investment, increasing demand and an expanding project pipeline, the business is looking to strengthen its finance team with the appointment of an Assistant Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive environment where you'll gain exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities while working closely with senior finance stakeholders.Your new role
Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider finance team, you will play a key role in supporting the production of financial information, maintaining strong financial controls and ensuring the accuracy of day-to-day accounting activities.This is a varied role offering exposure to management accounts, reconciliations, reporting and operational finance, making it ideal for someone looking to continue progressing their finance career.Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Completing balance sheet and control account reconciliations
• Preparing journals, accruals and prepayments
• Supporting month-end and year-end accounting processes
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting activities
• Producing financial reports and analysis for management
• Monitoring project and operational costs
• Supporting cashflow reporting and expenditure analysis
• Maintaining fixed asset records and supporting capital expenditure reporting
• Assisting with audit preparation and responding to finance queries
• Supporting process improvement initiatives across the finance function
• Working closely with operational stakeholders to provide financial insight and support

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience within an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant or Finance Officer position
• Strong understanding of reconciliations, journals and month-end processes
• Good working knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders across the business

Desirable

• AAT qualified or actively studying ACCA/CIMA
• Experience supporting management accounts
• Exposure to budgeting and forecasting
• Experience working within engineering, manufacturing or project-led environments
• Experience using ERP or integrated finance systems

What you'll get in return

• Salary of £32,000 - £38,000 per annum
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Company pension scheme
• Supportive and collaborative finance team
• Ongoing training and development
• Exposure to management accounting and commercial finance
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Opportunity to join a growing and successful engineering organisation

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

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