Assistant Accountant

Job Title:

Assistant Accountant

Location:

Cardiff (4 days office-based, 1 day working from home)

Salary:
Up to £38,000 per annum

Hours:

8:30am – 5:00pm, 37.5 hours per week

The Business

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a fast-growing, equity-backed business with a current turnover of circa £40m. Operating within a changeable and progressive environment, the company is experiencing a period of significant growth and transformation. The finance team is a close-knit, team of five, offering excellent exposure, responsibility, and development opportunities.

The Role

Reporting into senior finance leadership, the Assistant Accountant will play a key role in supporting the financial reporting and control of the business. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious and driven individual who is keen to progress their career within a dynamic and evolving organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with month-end close processes, including journals, accruals and prepayments

Support the preparation of management accounts and financial reports

Balance sheet reconciliations and investigation of variances

Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes

Support audit preparation and statutory reporting

Work closely with stakeholders across the business to provide financial insight

Maintain and develop reporting within Microsoft Dynamics

Ad-hoc finance projects as the business continues to grow and evolve

The Ideal Candidate

Ambitious, driven and keen to develop within a fast-paced environment

Studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (study support available)

Strong Excel skills essential

Experience using Microsoft Dynamics (or similar ERP) desirable

Comfortable working in a changeable environment with shifting priorities

Strong attention to detail with a proactive mindset

A team player who thrives in a collaborative, fluid team

What’s on Offer

Salary up to £38,000

Hybrid working: 4 days in the office, 1 day from home

Study support towards professional qualifications

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Statutory Pension scheme

Excellent learning and development opportunities

Exposure to a growing, equity-backed business with genuine career progression

If this sounds like the role for you, please contact Môrwell Talent Solutions ASAP