Accounts Assistant

Location: Gwent

Accounts Assistant

Location:

Newport, South Wales

Salary: £26,000–£28,000 (basic)

Hours:

40 hours per week | Rotating shifts Monday–Friday (08:00–18:00), plus 1 in 3 Saturdays (10:00–16:00)

Contract Type:
Permanent

Role Summary

Are you an organised and detail-oriented professional with a passion for finance and accuracy? We are seeking a motivated Accounts Assistant to join our finance team and play a key role in ensuring smooth and efficient financial operations.

Benefits

* Excellent work-life balance

* Free on-site parking

 * £250 reward for employee referrals

* Employee discount for friends and family

* Opportunities for internal progression

Key Responsibilities

* Process supplier invoices accurately, ensuring correct coding and approvals, and assist with supplier payment runs.

* Raise customer invoices, allocate receipts, and maintain up-to-date customer account records.

* Perform weekly and month-end bank reconciliations, investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.

* Monitor aged debtors and follow up on outstanding payments professionally and proactively.

* Ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and cut-off procedures are followed.

* Assist with preparing VAT returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC guidelines.

* Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records within the accounting software.

* Month-End Close Support:

* Prepare and post routine journals, including accruals and prepayments.

* Reconcile key balance sheet accounts.

* Assist with producing supporting schedules for the trial balance.

Requirements

* Minimum 2 years’ experience in a varied accounting role.

* Advanced proficiency with Quick Books or Sage accounting software.

* Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

* AAT Level 2–4 or equivalent qualification.

* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills