Accounts Assistant

Candour Talent Ltd; Swansea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency seeks an Accounts Assistant for a permanent role in Swansea. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in finance, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include bank reconciliations, ledger maintenance, and assisting with VAT returns. This position offers development opportunities and is suited for a finance professional looking for job security. Applicants are invited to submit their resumes and cover letters via email.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant role.
• Relevant Accounting, Finance, or related qualification necessary.
• Strong IT proficiency, especially in accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank and cash accounts.
• Maintain sales and purchase ledger.
• Assist with preparation of VAT returns.

Skills

Bank and cash accounts reconciliation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Relevant Accounting or Finance qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sage Accounting 50

Job description

Candour Talent are recruiting an Accounts Assistant for their client based in Swansea.

Employment Type: Permanent/Full Time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9-5, 35hrs/wk
Salary: £25-30k

This is an excellent Accounts Assistant role with a growing business in Swansea! This role would suit a dynamic individual with previous experience in a similar role, who thrives in a fast-paced office environment. This position comes with long-term development opportunities for the right candidate, but would also suit a seasoned Finance professional, who is looking for job security.

The Role

• Bank and cash accounts reconciliation
• Maintaining sales and purchase ledger
• Basic credit control
• General ledger processing and reconciliation
• Prepayments and accruals journal
• Preparing intercompany reconciliations
• Assisting with preparation of VAT returns
• Supporting with external audits
• Preparing weekly reports
• Attending meetings and completing follow-up actions, as required

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar role
• Relevant Accounting, Finance, or related qualification
• IT proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software such as Sage Accounting 50
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills

If you have the required experience and skills for this role, please apply!

How to Apply

Email Address: adele @ candourtalent. co. uk