Assistant Accountant

Join a thriving organisation experiencing consistent growth, with a 25% increase in turnover annually. The company values employee development and offers opportunities for progression. This role sits in a finance team of 4 and the organisaton has sites in Wales and England.

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Pontypool, Torfaen
Salary: Up to £35,000, dependent on experience

Working Hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Holidays:

• 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Benefits:

• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-Work and Electric Car Scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Free on-site parking
• Ability to work from home 2 days per month

We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our growing team in Blaenavon. In this role, you'll support the Site Accountant and Finance Director, handling purchase and sales ledgers, bank reconciliations, and month-end processes, while overseeing accounts payable and receivable.

You will be part of a small, dynamic team within a rapidly expanding company, experiencing 25% year-on-year growth.

• Manage purchase and sales ledgers, invoices, and account reconciliations.
• Perform weekly and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end processes, journal entries, receipts, and payments.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable.
• Provide support to the Site Accountant with financial reporting and analysis.

The ideal candidate will have experience in ledger management, bank reconciliation, and accounts payable/receivable. Manufacturing or fast-paced environment experience is beneficial but not essential.

Essential:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving.

Desirable:

• AAT Level 3 (or working towards).
• Experience in a manufacturing or similar environment.

• Stage 1: Interview with senior team members (via MS teams)
• Stage 2: Meeting the wider team.

Ideal start date is at the end of February, with a one-week handover.

Please apply today!