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Accounts Assistant

Sitka Recruitment Ltd

Cardiff

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 28,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Accounts Assistant to join their close-knit finance team. This role focuses on credit control, requiring some experience and a keen interest in finance. You'll work with bespoke financial systems and have opportunities to contribute to various finance projects. The company fosters a supportive culture, valuing employee development and collaboration. If you're looking to advance your career in finance while working in a positive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

AAT study support

22 days holidays plus bank holidays

Health Shield Benefit

Free use of on-site gym

Free car parking

Qualifications

Experience in an accounting or finance-based role is essential.
Good understanding of credit control processes is important.

Responsibilities

Assist with credit control processes and suggest improvements.
Prepare monthly debt reports and reconcile bank statements.

Skills

Credit Control

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Time Management

Microsoft Excel

Education

Experience in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage 50

Our client, a successful and well-established business based in East Cardiff, is looking for a motivated Accounts Assistant to join their team. This role is part of a small, close-knit finance team and reports to a supportive and diligent Accounts Manager.
As part of a wider group of businesses, the company offers great opportunities to develop your skills and gain exposure to other areas of finance over time.
A key focus of this role is credit control, so some experience—and an interest—in this area is important. The role involves working with bespoke systems, so confidence with financial software would be beneficial. Additionally, there will be opportunities to get involved in wider finance projects from time to time, so a willingness to learn and contribute across the team is highly valued.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that genuinely values its people. They’ve fostered a warm, positive culture where employees are supported and encouraged to thrive.
If this sounds like your next career move in finance, we’d love to tell you more.

The Job

Credit Control Support: Work alongside our automated systems to assist with credit control processes in a professional and customer-focused manner. You’ll also be encouraged to identify and suggest improvements to enhance the efficiency of our automated workflows.
Debt Reporting: Prepare and distribute monthly debt reports for management review.
Bank Reconciliations: Ensure financial accuracy by regularly reconciling bank statements.
Sales Ledger Maintenance: Keep the sales ledger up to date and accurate.
Supplier Payments: Assist in the creation and review of supplier payment runs.
Email Inbox Management: Monitor and respond to the team inbox, ensuring timely responses and follow-ups.
Month-End Support: Help with end-of-month routines and reporting tasks.
General Admin: Support the wider accounts team with ad hoc administrative duties as required.

The Person Specification

Previous experience in an accounting or finance-based role.
A good understanding of credit control processes and the ability to follow them confidently.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas, sorting, filtering). Experience with Sage 50 is beneficial but not essential — full training will be provided.
A high level of attention to detail and good time management.
Confident communication skills—both written and verbal.
A positive attitude and the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

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