Job type
PermanentLocation
CardiffWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
SupportIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
£25,000 - £27,500
Accounts Assistant - 3 month Temp
Hybrid | 3 Days Office / 2 Days Home
Up to £27,500 per annum
Full-time | 37 hours per week
2–3 Month Temp (with potential to become permanent)
Up to £27,500 per annum
Full-time | 37 hours per week
2–3 Month Temp (with potential to become permanent)
An established public sector organisation is looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join its finance team on a temporary basis. This is a hands-on role supporting core financial operations, with the potential to become a permanent position.
You’ll be working closely with the Accountant and Finance Business Partner to ensure the accuracy of financial records, support reporting cycles, and maintain internal controls. The role covers everything from ledger integrity and VAT returns to bank reconciliations and purchase order processing.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Assist with revenue budget estimates and month-end closures
- Process purchase requisitions, POs, goods receipts, and invoices
- Maintain the purchase ledger and support internal reporting
- Oversee income billing and track payments
- Reconcile bank accounts and support cashflow forecasting
- Prepare VAT returns and maintain control accounts
- Ensure accuracy of general ledger entries via SAP
- Help improve financial systems and documentation
- Support grant claims and statistical returns
- Be a reliable part of a small, focused finance team
What We’re Looking For
- AAT Level 2 or NVQ Level 2 in Accounting (or equivalent)
- Experience in core accounting functions
- Comfortable using Excel and financial systems
- Able to work independently and meet deadlines
- Good attention to detail and time management
- Willingness to learn and contribute to team goals
Desirable but not essential:
- Knowledge of public sector finance
- Ability to communicate in Welsh or willingness to learn
- Full UK driving licence
What You’ll Get
- Salary up to £27,500 (pro rata)
- Hybrid working: 3 days in office, 2 days from home
- Office base in Cardiff Central with occasional travel as needed.
- Supportive team and structured handover
- Opportunity to secure a permanent role
