Accounts Assistant

Morwell Talent Solutions Ltd; Newport; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Free on-site parking

Flexible 3- or 4-day week

37.5-hour week

Early finish on Fridays

Job summary

Morwell Talent Solutions Ltd in Newport is partnering with a well-established business to recruit a reliable Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. The role offers varied responsibilities and a supportive environment.

You will work under the Finance Manager, handle journals, reconciliations and purchase ledgers, with a view to long-term development; AAT qualification or studying towards AAT preferred.

Qualifications

• Is AAT qualified, studying towards AAT, or qualified by experience (QBE).
• Has previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
• Is confident preparing accounting journals and reconciliations.
• Can produce a draft trial balance with minimal supervision.
• Has excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Is dependable, proactive and enjoys working as part of a team.
• Is comfortable using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Is looking for a stable, long-term role within a supportive business.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounting journals.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing a draft trial balance.
• Maintain and reconcile the purchase ledger.
• Reconcile supplier statements.
• Maintain the fixed asset register.
• Complete invoice discounting reconciliations.
• Prepare and reconcile HP schedules.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations.
• Support the wider finance team with month-end activities.
• Assist with other ad hoc finance duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Team player

Excel

Accounting software

Education

AAT qualification

Studying towards AAT

Qualified by experience (QBE)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Location: Newport

Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum DOE

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (9:00am - 5:30pm Monday to Thursday, with an earlier finish on Fridays)

Flexible Working: Applications from candidates looking to work 3 or 4 days per week will also be considered.

The Opportunity

Môrwell Talent Solutions is delighted to be partnering with a well-established business in Newport to recruit a reliable and conscientious Accounts Assistant to join their friendly finance team.

This is a varied role that would suit someone with solid all-round accounts experience who enjoys getting the detail right and takes pride in producing accurate work. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function.

This isn't a role for someone looking to climb the ladder as quickly as possible. Instead, we're looking for someone dependable, who enjoys being part of a collaborative team and is happy taking ownership of a broad range of accounting responsibilities.

The role would ideally suit someone who is AAT qualified, currently studying AAT, or qualified by experience (QBE). Formal qualifications are not essential, but you should have the practical accounting knowledge to prepare a draft trial balance and confidently complete journals and reconciliations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accounting journals.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing a draft trial balance.
• Maintain and reconcile the purchase ledger.
• Reconcile supplier statements.
• Maintain the fixed asset register.
• Complete invoice discounting reconciliations.
• Prepare and reconcile Hire Purchase (HP) schedules.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations.
• Support the wider finance team with month-end activities.
• Assist with other ad hoc finance duties as required.

About You

• Is AAT qualified, studying towards AAT, or qualified by experience (QBE).
• Has previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
• Is confident preparing accounting journals and reconciliations.
• Can produce a draft trial balance with minimal supervision.
• Has excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Is dependable, proactive and enjoys working as part of a team.
• Is comfortable using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Is looking for a stable, long-term role within a supportive business.

What's on Offer

• Salary of up to £32,000 per annum DOE.
• 37.5-hour working week.
• Earlier finish every Friday.
• Flexible consideration for candidates seeking a 3 or 4-day working pattern.
• Hybrid working - one day per week from home following successful completion of probation.
• Free on-site parking.
• Friendly, supportive and modern open-plan office.
• Regular team lunches and a positive working environment.
• Statutory pension.
• Flexibility around working hours where possible.

If you're looking for a stable, varied finance role where you'll be valued as part of a welcoming team, we'd love to hear from you.