Assistant Accountant

Salary: £26,000 - £34,000 (DOE) + Free On-Site Parking
Full-Time | Permanent | Office-Based

Are you a motivated finance professional looking to broaden your experience in a varied and fast-paced role? We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Accountant to join our dynamic finance team based in Cardiff.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across key areas of finance including accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, management accounts, and month-end procedures. The successful candidate will also support forecasting and perform accurate data entry to maintain financial integrity across the business.

• Accounts Payable: Process supplier invoices, reconcile statements, and prepare payment runs.

• Accounts Receivable: Raise sales invoices, allocate incoming payments, and chase outstanding debt.

• Credit Control: Monitor customer credit limits, perform credit checks, and liaise with clients to resolve overdue accounts.

• Management Accounts Support: Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting.

• Month-End Duties: Journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations.

• Forecasting: Support the finance manager with cash flow forecasting and budget preparation.

• Data Entry: Ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded in the accounting system.

• Previous experience in a similar accounting or finance role is essential.

• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.

• Confident using accounting software (experience with Sage, Xero, or similar systems preferred).

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.).

• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail.

• AAT qualified or studying towards AAT/ACCA/CIMA (desirable but not essential).

• Team player with strong communication skills and a proactive approach.

• Competitive salary between £26,000 - £34,000 depending on experience.

• Free on-site parking.

• Supportive team environment with development opportunities.

• Company pension scheme.

• Well know brand

• Career progression for the right candidate.

Our offices are based in Cardiff, easily accessible by public transport with the added bonus of free parking on-site.