Accounts Assistant

Virtual Bridges; Newport; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established family business in Newport is seeking a reliable Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. Key responsibilities include bank reconciliations, processing supplier invoices, and assisting with payroll for a team of 160 staff. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and a professional attitude. In return, you will benefit from a supportive work environment and a career path within the company.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Supportive team environment

Clear career path

Qualifications

• Organised and detail-focused with experience in finance.
• Proven track record of accurate data entry and error spotting.
• Experience with accounting software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for bank reconciliations and receipting.
• Process supplier invoices and credit notes accurately.
• Cover shared accounts mailbox and assist with payroll.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent attention to detail

Good communication skills

Ability to work in a team

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.

Apply now or contact Luke from Brook Street Cardiff.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.