Accounts Assistant

Win Berry; Wales; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in Newport is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. The salary ranges from £26,000 to £28,000 per annum. This role involves both accounts receivable and payable responsibilities, maintaining accurate financial records, and requires previous accounts experience. Candidates should possess strong attention to detail, good organisational skills, and experience with accounting software. Benefits include an annual bonus and subsidised gym membership.

Benefits

Annual bonus linked to performance

Subsidised gym membership

Opportunity to develop within a finance team

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts or bookkeeping role is essential.
• Experience using accounting software is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Raising customer invoices and maintaining accurate account records.
• Completing weekly and month-end reconciliations.
• Monitoring aged debt and following up outstanding balances.
• Managing accounts payable and ensuring timely supplier payments.
• Preparing and posting journals, including accruals and prepayments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Microsoft Excel

General IT skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Relevant experience in accounts or bookkeeping

AAT qualification (desirable)

Tools

Accounting software (e.g., Sage)

Job description

Overview

Accounts Assistant — £26,000 - £28,000 per annum • Newport. Win-berry are partnering with a well-established organisation based in Newport, who are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone with prior accounts experience who is keen to continue developing their career within finance.

You'll support the day-to-day operations of the accounts function, covering both accounts receivable and payable, while maintaining accurate financial records.

Responsibilities

• Raising customer invoices and maintaining accurate account records
• Completing weekly and month-end reconciliations with a factoring provider
• Monitoring aged debt and following up outstanding balances
• Managing accounts payable and ensuring timely supplier payments
• Processing purchase invoices and resolving discrepancies
• Maintaining financial records using accounting software (e.g. Sage or similar)
• Preparing and posting journals, including accruals and prepayments
• Assisting with monthly financial reporting
• Liaising with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve queries
• Supporting general finance administration as required

Experience & Skills

• Previous experience in an accounts or bookkeeping role is essential
• Experience using accounting software is essential
• Good Microsoft Excel and general IT skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Confident written and verbal communication skills
• AAT qualification desirable but not essential with relevant experience

What's on Offer

• Annual bonus linked to performance and company profitability
• Subsidised gym membership
• Opportunity to develop and progress within a supportive finance team

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, sexual orientation, religion and many other parts of one's identity. All of our employee's points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility