Assistant Accountant

About the role

Working alongside a team of experienced finance professionals, you’ll be helping to deliver high-quality accounting and reporting services in line with our service level agreements. You’ll gain a broad understanding of business processes across various sites and work closely with colleagues in the Purchase to Pay and Credit & Collections teams. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the production of monthly management accounts, P&L, and balance sheets
• Preparing timely and accurate financial reports, including variance analysis
• Supporting our Group and Divisional reporting requirements
• Carrying out standard and non-standard journal entries
• Helping with the Annual Planning and Forecasting processes
• Providing ad hoc analysis to support site operations, Finance Business Partners, and Group Finance
• Reconciling general ledger accounts and ensuring financial data integrity

We’re looking for someone who is proactive, keen to learn, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

• A degree or qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and general IT proficiency
• Excellent time‑management and the ability to meet deadlines, especially during busy periods
• A desire to grow and develop your skills, both independently and as part of a team
• Experience in accounting or reporting is beneficial (but not essential)
• Familiarity with SAP or a similar ERP system would be an advantage

We’re committed to helping you build a rewarding career. In return for your hard work and enthusiasm, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary & discretionary bonus
• Study support for professional qualifications
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme, life assurance & income protection
• Cycle to work program
• Employee Assistance Programme, Digital GP & Health Checks
• Retail and leisure discounts

Location:

Caerphilly – we operate a hybrid model: 3 days a week in the office and 2 at home.

We welcome all candidates and are committed to fair recruitment and an inclusive workforce. Diversity, equity, and belonging are core to our culture, and we encourage applications from everyone who meets the essential qualifications for this role.