Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Location:

Cardiff (Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 from home)

Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 (DOE)

Hours:

8.30am – 5.30pm, Monday to Friday (40-hour week)

Contract:

Permanent

The Company

Our client is a fast-growing Financial Services business based in Cardiff, seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join its friendly and collaborative team. This is a newly created opportunity within a close-knit finance function, located in excellent offices on the outskirts of the city.

You’ll be joining a supportive and knowledgeable team that encourages professional development and continuous learning. This hands-on and varied role would suit someone with solid accounts experience and a genuine interest in the Financial Services sector. Reporting to the Financial Accountant, you’ll play an important part in supporting the day-to-day operations of the finance department.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

Processing daily financial transactions and performing regular bank reconciliations

Supporting accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring appropriate approvals and controls

Assisting with monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations

Using accounting systems and spreadsheets to input, reconcile and analyse financial data

Supporting regulatory reporting and preparing data for FCA submissions

Assisting with annual external audits, providing documentation and explanations as required

Identifying and escalating discrepancies, errors or potential compliance issues

Working closely with the Commissions team to ensure accurate processing, reconciliation and issue resolution

Liaising with Compliance, Risk and Operations teams to support regulatory requirements

Contributing to ad-hoc financial and strategic analysis

About You

You’ll be a proactive, detail-oriented individual who enjoys working with numbers and thrives in a fast-paced, growing business.

Key skills and experience:

Previous experience in an accounts or finance support role, with confidence handling detailed financial data

Strong working knowledge of accounting systems and Microsoft Excel (Xero experience advantageous)

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to manage confidential information responsibly

Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple deadlines

Professional, methodical and team-oriented approach

Clear communication skills, both written and verbal, including interaction with senior stakeholders

Currently studying towards, or having completed, an accounting qualification (e.g. AAT)

Knowledge of FCA regulatory requirements or Financial Services experience is desirable but not essential

Positive, proactive attitude and strong work ethic

Benefits

£28,000 – £30,000 DOE

Hybrid working: 3 days in-office, 2 from home

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private medical insurance, income protection, and pension scheme

Free onsite parking & access to onsite gym

Supportive and collaborative working culture

This is an excellent opportunity for an AAT studier or early-career finance professional looking to develop within a team-focused environment where collaboration and growth are genuinely encouraged.

If this opportunity sounds of interest, please get in touch with Môrwell Talent Solutions