Accounts Assistant

Storage Giant; Wales; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading self-storage provider in Newport seeks an Accounts Assistant to support their finance team. This role involves processing invoices, performing bank reconciliations, and ensuring accurate financial records. Candidates should have advanced Sage accounting proficiency and strong communication skills. Join a fast-growing company with exciting expansion plans.

Benefits

Work life balance

£250 reward for employee referrals

Employee discount for friends and family

Internal progression opportunities

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail in financial accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in processing invoices and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process supplier invoices and payments.
• Raise customer invoices and maintain account records.
• Perform bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor aged debtors and follow up on payments.
• Help prepare VAT returns and maintain accurate records.
• Support month-end close activities and journal postings.

Skills

Advanced proficiency with Sage accounting software

Expertise in Microsoft Office Word

Expertise in Microsoft Office Excel

Expertise in Microsoft Office PowerPoint

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Education

AAT Level 2-4 or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Newport, South Wales

Salary: £26,000-£28,000 basic

Hours: 40 hours/week rota with shifts between Monday to Friday (08:00), 1 in 3 Saturdays (10:00)

Contract Type: Permanent

Are you an organised and detail-oriented professional with a passion for finance and accuracy? At Storage Giant, we are looking for a motivated Accounts Assistant to support our finance team and play a key role in maintaining smooth and efficient financial operations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading private self-storage providers, an established, fast-growing company with a strong presence in South Wales and the Midlands and exciting expansion plans.

What’s In It for You:

• Work life balance
• £250 reward for employee referrals
• Employee discount for friends and family
• Internal progression opportunities
• Free on-site parking

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Accurately process supplier invoices, ensure appropriate coding and approvals, and assist with preparing supplier payment runs.
• Raise customer invoices, allocate receipts, and maintain up-to-date customer account records.
• Perform weekly and month-end bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies promptly.
• Assist with monitoring aged debtors and following up on outstanding payments professionally and proactively.
• Ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and cut-off procedures are followed.
• Help prepare VAT returns, ensuring all entries are accurate and compliant with HMRC guidelines.
• Keep accounting records accurate and up to date within the accounting software.
• Month‑End Close Support:
  • Prepare and post routine journals, including accruals and prepayments.
  • Reconcile key balance sheet accounts.
  • Assist with producing supporting schedules for the trial balance.

What We’re Looking For:

• Advanced proficiency with Sage accounting software.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• AAT Level 2-4 or equivalent.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.