Assistant Accountant
JOB_54050634814363Job type
PermanentLocation
CarmarthenshireWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Part Qualified AccountantIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
£35000
Assistant Accountant
Your new company
You will be joining an established and growing organisation with an excellent reputation within its sector. With a collaborative finance team and strong leadership in place, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their accounting experience within a varied and commercially focused role.
Due to continued growth and evolving business needs, the organisation is looking to appoint an Assistant Accountant on a permanent basis.
Your new role
Working closely with the wider finance team, you will play a key role in supporting the preparation of management information, maintaining financial controls, and ensuring the accuracy of day-to-day accounting activities.
This is a varied position offering exposure to both transactional and month-end accounting responsibilities, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to continue progressing their finance career.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with the production of monthly management accounts
- Performing balance sheet and control account reconciliations
- Maintaining sales ledger and supporting credit control activities
- Posting journals including accruals and prepayments
- Assisting with month-end and year-end processes
- Producing financial reports and analysis for stakeholders
- Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities
- Assisting with audit requirements and provision of supporting documentation
- Monitoring cash receipts and maintaining accurate financial records
- Supporting process improvements and finance projects as required
- Providing general accounting support to the Finance Manager and wider team
What you'll need to succeed
- AAT qualified or actively studying ACCA/CIMA
- Previous experience within a finance or accounting role
- Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
- Experience with reconciliations and month-end processes
- Good Excel skills, including lookups and pivot tables
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders across the business
- Positive, proactive attitude and willingness to take ownership of tasks
Desirable
- Experience supporting management accounts
- Experience working within a multi-site or multi-entity business
- Exposure to ERP or integrated finance systems
- Experience working within a fast-paced commercial environment
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid working opportunities
- Study support (where applicable)
- Company pension scheme
- Generous holiday allowance
- Supportive and collaborative finance team
- Opportunities for development and progression
- Exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV, or contact William Loring at Hays Accountancy & Finance on 02920 222 500 or [email protected] for a confidential discussion.
If this role isn't quite right, but you're considering a move, please get in touch to discuss other opportunities across South Wales.
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