Accounts Assistant

Autograph Recruitment; Wales; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an Accounts Assistant in Pontypool. This full-time, permanent position offers up to £30,000 DOE and is ideal for an ambitious individual aiming for a future Finance Manager role. Responsibilities include financial record maintenance, managing accounts, payroll support, and more. Candidates should have prior finance team experience and an AAT qualification.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a busy Finance team.
• Planning and organizational abilities to prioritize workload.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to engage and develop strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable.
• Monitor project costs and track budget performance.
• Handle bank transactions and cash management.
• Provide payroll support.
• Deliver financial reporting and administrative support.
• Uphold compliance with company policies.
• Contribute to finance system implementation.

Skills

Financial record maintenance

Accounts payable and receivable management

Project cost monitoring

Bank transaction handling

Payroll support

Financial reporting

Compliance upholding

Finance system implementation support

Education

AAT or equivalent finance qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Location: Pontypool

Position: Full time, permanent

Salary: Up to £30,000 DOE

Are you an Accounts Assistant ready to take your next career step? This opportunity is for an ambitious individual, who will strive to become the Finance Manager in the near future.

Our client is a growing, and leading business operating in a sector where they are renowned for designing and manufacturing quality products. They have established an impressive reputation in their niche sector.

As Accounts Assistant, you will:

• Maintain accurate financial records with attention to detail
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing and reconciliation
• Monitor project costs and track budget performance to support financial planning
• Handle bank transactions and cash management with accuracy and accountability
• Provide payroll support, assisting in preparation, verification, and reporting
• Deliver financial reporting and administrative support to management and project teams
• Uphold compliance with company policies and maintain strict confidentiality of financial information
• Contribute input, advice, and assistance in the implementation of a new finance system within the company

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience within a busy Finance team
• AAT or equivalent finance qualification
• Planning and organisational abilities, able to prioritise workload accordingly and work to deadlines timely
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills
• Proficient across Microsoft platforms, Excel in particular
• The ability to engage and develop strong relationships

Next steps

If this sounds like a great opportunity and you can demonstrate a proven track record in initiating and delivering the above, with solid results, then please click Apply to upload your CV for consideration.

Alternatively, contact Holly Williams on (phone number removed) or (url removed)