Accounts Assistant (AAT Level 2)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Newport; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an Accounts Assistant in Newport, South Wales. Candidates should possess an AAT Level 2 qualification or similar. Responsibilities include processing supplier invoices, raising customer invoices, complete bank reconciliations, and assisting with VAT returns. This role offers a stable position with clear opportunities for career progression in a reputable company that excels in the self-storage sector.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Clear career progression

Qualifications

• AAT Level 2 qualification or similar required.
• Looking for a stable position with clear progression opportunities.
• Commutable to Newport.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and support supplier payment runs.
• Raise customer invoices and maintain accurate account records.
• Complete weekly and month-end bank reconciliations.
• Assist with VAT returns and month-end journals/reconciliations.

Skills

AAT Level 2 Qualified

Accounts processing

VAT returns

Financial administration

Customer invoicing

Education

AAT Level 2 qualification or similar

Job description

Job Description

Accounts Assistant (AAT Level 2)

£26,000 - £28,000 + Training + Progression

Newport, South Wales

Are you an Accounts Assistant with an AAT Level 2 qualification or similar looking to join a national market leader that will help you develop your skills and progress into a senior role?

On offer is the chance to work for one of the UK's leading privately owned self-storage providers, a business that has doubled its workforce in just five years and excels in acquiring land and established sites before developing new-build storage facilities and large steel‑frame extensions.

In this role, you will assist with preparing VAT returns, ensuring all entries are accurate and compliant with HMRC guidelines. You will also accurately process supplier invoices, apply correct coding, obtain the necessary approvals, and support the preparation of supplier payment runs. This is a Monday‑Friday, rota‑based position, with shifts between 08:00 and 18:00, as well as 1 in 3 Saturdays, working 10:00‑16:00 (Day off in week).

This role would suit an Accounts Assistant with an AAT Level 2 qualification or similar who is looking for a stable position with clear opportunities for progression.

The Role

• Process supplier invoices and support supplier payment runs.
• Raise customer invoices and maintain accurate account records.
• Complete weekly and month‑end bank reconciliations.
• Assist with VAT returns and month‑end journals / reconciliations.
• Monday - Friday rota'd shifts between 08:00 and 18:00, 1 in 3 Saturdays 10:00-16:00 (Day off in week).

The Person

• AAT Level 2 Qualified or above
• Accounts Assistant or similar
• Commutable to Newport

Reference: BBBH22873 A

Keywords: Newport, Accounts Assistant, AAT Level 2, VAT Returns, Finance, progression, HMRC Compliance, Financial Administration, Customer Invoicing