Account Admin

Blue Arrow; Wales; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a motivated Accounts Assistant to support its finance team in Newport. The role involves processing invoices, managing customer accounts, and performing bank reconciliations. Candidates should be detail-oriented, proactive in communication, and have a solid understanding of accounting principles. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary range of £26,000-£28,000, and offers valuable experience within a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in processing invoices and maintaining accounting records.
• Ability to perform bank reconciliations and manage aged debtors.
• Familiarity with VAT returns and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process supplier invoices and prepare payment runs.
• Raise customer invoices and maintain account records.
• Perform weekly and month-end bank reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive communication

Analytical skills

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Location: Newport, South Wales

Salary: £26,000-£28,000 Basic

We're looking for a motivated and detail-driven Accounts Assistant to support our Finance Team and help keep our operations running smoothly.

Working Hours

40 hours per week | Monday-Friday (08:00-18:00)

1 in 3 Saturdays (10:00-16:00)

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately process supplier invoices, ensure appropriate coding and approvals, and assist with preparing supplier payment runs
• Raise customer invoices, allocate receipts, and maintain up-to-date customer account records
• Perform weekly and month‑end bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies promptly
• Assist with monitoring aged debtors and following up on outstanding payments professionally and proactively
• Ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and that cut‑off procedures are followed
• Help prepare VAT returns, ensuring all entries are accurate and compliant with HMRC guidelines
• Keep accounting records accurate and up to date within the accounting software

Month‑End Close Support

• Prepare and post routine journals, including accruals and prepayments
• Reconcile key balance sheet accounts
• Assist with producing supporting schedules for the trial balance

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