Assistant Accountant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join a growing and dynamic finance team. This role is ideal for an ambitious accounting professional looking to develop their skills within a fast-paced environment while gaining exposure to a broad range of accounting, reporting, and financial control activities. Client Details Our client is a leading independent finance provider with a strong reputation for delivering tailored funding solutions and exceptional customer service to businesses across the UK.

Experiencing continued growth and investment, the organisation offers a dynamic and collaborative working environment where innovation, continuous improvement, and customer outcomes are at the heart of everything they do. With a people-focused culture and a commitment to professional development, this is an excellent opportunity to join a successful business that values teamwork, encourages new ideas, and provides employees with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Description Reporting to the Group Accounting Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the finance function through month-end reporting, payroll administration, reconciliations, audit support, and financial control processes. This position offers excellent exposure across the finance department and would suit someone who is actively studying towards a professional accounting qualification or looking to further develop their accounting career.

Key Responsibilities Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Support the month-end and year-end reporting processes.
• Prepare and post accounting journals to the general ledger.
• Assist with the preparation of management accounting information.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure supporting documentation is maintained.
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation differences and ledger discrepancies.
• Support the annual external audit process.

• Assist with payroll administration, including pension compliance and payroll adjustments.
• Support payroll submissions and liaise with external providers where required.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and stakeholders.
• Monitor sales ledger activity and support associated accounting processes.

• Undertake financial control and first-line assurance activities.
• Support the maintenance of a robust control environment.
• Assist with finance and business-led projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiencies across the finance function.

• Provide assistance across the wider accounting team, including bookkeeping and general ledger support.
• Support colleagues with ad hoc reporting, investigations, and finance-related tasks.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders across the business to deliver accurate and timely financial information.

• Experience working within an accounting or finance function.
• Strong accounting and bookkeeping knowledge.
• Understanding of financial controls and reconciliation processes.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Team player with a flexible and proactive approach.

• Sage 200 experience.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and best practice.
• Financial Services experience.
• Knowledge of Asset Finance.

• Accounting Technician qualification (or equivalent).
• Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or actively studying towards a recognised professional accounting qualification.

• Salary ranging from £32,000 to £38,000 dependent on the level of experience.
• Fixed-term contract with potential for career development.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience in financial services.
• Based in Newport with easy access to public transport and local amenities.