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Your new company

An established and well‑respected organisation in South Wales is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their growing finance function. This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive team, gain exposure to a wide range of financial processes, and contribute to the ongoing development of the company’s finance operations.

Your new role

As a Finance Assistant, you will support day‑to‑day financial operations and collaborate closely with internal teams, suppliers, and customers. This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys accuracy, problem‑solving, and maintaining well‑organised financial records.

• Provide documentation to auditors for year‑end queries related to supplier and customer invoices.
• Support the reconciliation of trade debtors and sales ledger control accounts, investigating differences.
• Assist with reconciling trade creditors and purchase ledger control accounts, including matching supplier payments and posting credit notes.
• Process supplier invoices through accounting systems (Xero and Breww).
• Upload system‑generated invoices to customer portals.
• Reconcile Goods Received Notes (GRNs) to invoices, resolving discrepancies with suppliers.
• Prepare and process weekly BACS payment runs for senior review.
• Prepare and process weekly Direct Debit collections.
• Create and maintain supplier and customer accounts, including credit limits and payment terms.
• Maintain and update the debt and arrears report, ensuring customer data remains accurate and reliable.
• Manage supplier queries and liaise with internal teams to ensure issues are resolved promptly.
• Support debt‑collection procedures when needed.
• Assist the Management Accountant with month‑end processes.
• Provide flexible support on ad‑hoc finance projects.
• Process quarterly VAT returns using Xero.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience within a finance function handling similar responsibilities.
• Strong organisational skills and confidence prioritising workload.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Clear and confident communication skills when dealing with suppliers and internal teams.
• Experience with Excel, Outlook, Word, and accounting systems such as Xero (Breww desirable).
• A motivated, proactive approach and desire to support the wider business.
• An AAT qualification is desirable but not essential.

What you'll get in return

• Chance to join a respected and established South Wales business.
• Varied role offering strong development opportunities.
• Supportive team and positive working environment.
• Competitive salary and company benefits.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Hybrid Working

What you need to do now

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