Accounts Assistant

Brook Street; Chepstow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established family business in Newport is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support their finance team on a permanent basis. The ideal candidate will manage bank reconciliations, process supplier invoices, and assist with payroll for 160 staff. In return, the company offers a supportive environment, a clear career path, and benefits including a pension scheme. Candidates should be organised and detailed, with good communication skills and experience in accounting software beneficial.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Supportive team environment

Clear career path

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks.
• Proven attention to detail in data entry.
• Good communication to liaise with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Manage bank reconciliations for multiple accounts.
• Process supplier invoices and credit notes.
• Assist with weekly payroll for 160 staff.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Good communication

Team player

Experience using accounting software

Tools

Sage

Job description

Brook Street are working with a well‑established family business based in Newport, is looking for a reliable and detail‑focused Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a permanent basis. This is a new role created to support the accounts department, with a strong focus on bank reconciliations, purchase ledger, and payroll cover.

The ideal candidate will be organised, accurate, and comfortable working with numbers in a fast‑paced environment. In return, my client offers a supportive team, a clear career path, and a range of benefits including a company pension scheme.

Key responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for bank receipting and bank reconciliations across multiple bank accounts.
• Process supplier invoices and credit notes, ensuring correct coding and timely payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any query invoices with suppliers.
• Provide daily support to the purchase ledger, including matching invoices and chasing outstanding items.
• Cover the shared accounts mailbox two days per week, responding to queries promptly and professionally.
• Assist with weekly payroll, covering for 160 weekly‑paid staff as required.
• Support the finance team with ad hoc office duties and month‑end tasks as needed.

What you'll bring

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent attention to detail, with a track record of entering accurate data into financial records and spotting errors.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to liaise with suppliers and internal colleagues.
• Ability to work as an effective team player within a small finance department.
• Experience using accounting software (Sage experience would be beneficial but is not essential).
• A professional attitude and willingness to learn and support the wider finance function.

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