Accounts Assistant

Brook Street; Newport; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established family business based in Newport is seeking a reliable Accounts Assistant to manage bank reconciliations and supplier invoices on a permanent basis. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. In return, the company offers a supportive team, career growth opportunities, and benefits including a pension scheme. This role also involves assisting with payroll and providing general support to the finance team.

Benefits

Supportive team

Clear career path

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Excellent at entering accurate data into financial records.
• Confidence to liaise with suppliers and internal colleagues.
• Willingness to learn and support the finance function.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for bank receipting and reconciliations.
• Process supplier invoices and credit notes.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice queries.
• Provide daily support to the purchase ledger.
• Cover the accounts mailbox and respond to queries.
• Assist with weekly payroll for 160 staff.
• Support with month-end tasks and ad hoc duties.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Team player

Experience with 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.

Apply now or contact Luke from Brook Street Cardiff

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