Accounts & Admin Assistant — Finance Team

Confidential; Newport; Sur place; GBP 25 000 - 31 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

20 days' annual leave

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Résumé du poste

Confidential in Newport is seeking an organised and proactive Accounts Assistant to join the finance team. The role combines day-to-day accounts responsibilities with general administrative duties in a busy office environment.

You will handle purchase and sales ledgers, bank reconciliations, and month-end activities, while communicating effectively with colleagues, suppliers and customers. A methodical, detail-oriented approach and ownership of tasks are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounts or finance environment.
• Understanding of purchase ledger and sales ledger processes.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organisational, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including confidence using the telephone.
• Professional approach to accuracy, confidentiality and teamwork.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and use initiative.

Responsabilités

• Process supplier invoices and assist with purchase ledger administration, payments and supplier account reconciliations.
• Support sales ledger activities, including raising invoices, monitoring outstanding balances and chasing overdue payments.
• Complete bank reconciliations and reconcile payments received through various channels.
• Assist with daily income reconciliations, ensuring financial records are accurate and up to date.
• Investigate discrepancies, resolve queries and liaise with relevant departments, suppliers and customers.
• Support month-end activities, financial reporting and other accounts duties as required.

Connaissances

Accounts experience

Purchase ledger

Sales ledger

Excel skills

Organisational skills

Numerical ability

Communication skills

Telephone skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Description du poste

Confidential in Newport is seeking an organised and proactive Accounts Assistant to join the finance team. The role combines day-to-day accounts responsibilities with general administrative duties in a busy office environment.

You will handle purchase and sales ledgers, bank reconciliations, and month-end activities, while communicating effectively with colleagues, suppliers and customers. A methodical, detail-oriented approach and ownership of tasks are essential.