Accounts Assistant - Llanwern J221

Accounts Assistant - Llanwern / Newport

£28k p.a

Our client, a leading property development and storage company, have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team!

• Accurately process supplier invoices, ensure appropriate coding and approvals, and assist with preparing supplier payment runs.
• Raise customer invoices, allocate receipts, and maintain up-to-date customer account records.
• Perform weekly and month‑end bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies promptly.
• Assist with monitoring aged debtors and following up on outstanding payments professionally and proactively.
• Ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and cut‑off procedures are followed.
• Help prepare VAT returns, ensuring all entries are accurate and compliant with HMRC guidelines.
• Keep accounting records accurate and up to date within the accounting software

• Prepare and post routine journals, including accruals and prepayments.
• Reconcile key balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with producing supporting schedules for the trial balance.

• Advanced proficiency with Sage accounting software
• Expertise in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Power Point
• AAT Level 2‑4 or equivalent
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

• £250 reward for employee referrals
• Employee discount for friends and family
• Internal progression opportunities
• Free on‑site parking