Accounts Assistant - FTC

Morwell Talent Solutions Ltd; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£33,000 salary

25 days' annual leave

Employer pension contribution matched

Flexible start and finish times

Hybrid working

37.5-hour week

Career development in a larger Finance

Job summary

Morwell Talent Solutions Ltd in Newport is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role sits in the Newport Finance team, offering hybrid work with minimum two days per month in the Newport office, and 37.5 hours per week.

You will support bank reconciliations, requisitions, inter‑company reconciliations, invoicing, and general ledger postings while developing your accounting skills, potentially while studying AAT.

Qualifications

• Good computer skills and confidence using Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines.
• Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both financial and non-financial colleagues.
• A willingness to learn and develop within a broader finance function.

Responsibilities

• Completing weekly and month-end bank reconciliations across a number of accounts, including payments, receipts, deposit and foreign currency accounts.
• Checking and authorising requisitions and unbacked invoices.
• Completing inter-company reconciliations.
• Supporting various revenue streams through sundry invoicing, general ledger postings and recharges.
• Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet control accounts.
• Assisting with Office for National Statistics submissions.
• Liaising with internal and external auditors when required.
• Supporting the wider Finance team with general accounting duties and ensuring key deadlines are met.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

AAT qualification in progress

Job description

Accounts Assistant - 12-Month Fixed Term Contract

Location: Newport

Working Pattern: Hybrid - minimum 2 days per month in the Newport office

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with flexible start and finish times

Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract

Salary: £33,000 per annum, with some flexibility

Are you an Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity, or perhaps studying towards your AAT qualification and keen to build your experience within a larger organisation?

Môrwell Talent Solutions is delighted to be recruiting for an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join the Newport Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, providing cover for a secondment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to broaden their finance experience, gain exposure to a busy Group Finance function and develop their skills within a supportive and professional environment.

The Role

Working as part of a Group Accounting Services team and reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play an important role in supporting the preparation of accurate and timely financial information and helping the wider business meet key reporting deadlines.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Completing weekly and month-end bank reconciliations across a number of accounts, including payments, receipts, deposit and foreign currency accounts.
• Checking and authorising requisitions and unbacked invoices.
• Completing inter-company reconciliations.
• Supporting various revenue streams through sundry invoicing, general ledger postings and recharges.
• Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet control accounts.
• Assisting with Office for National Statistics submissions.
• Liaising with internal and external auditors when required.
• Supporting the wider Finance team with general accounting duties and ensuring key deadlines are met.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider business to resolve queries and maintain accurate financial records.

About You

We're looking for someone who is keen to learn, organised and genuinely interested in developing their career within finance.

You may already have experience working in an accounts environment, or you could be an AAT student looking for an opportunity to put your studies into practice.

You’ll ideally have:

• A recognised accountancy qualification in progress, such as AAT, or a strong desire to continue developing professionally.
• Previous experience within an accounts or finance environment would be advantageous.
• Good computer skills and confidence using Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines.
• Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both financial and non-financial colleagues.
• A practical and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team while also being comfortable using your own initiative.
• A willingness to learn and develop within a broader finance function.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is more than simply a 12-month contract. It's an excellent opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience within a larger Finance function, develop your accounting knowledge and work alongside experienced finance professionals.

For someone studying AAT or looking to take the next step in their finance career, the role offers exposure to a broad range of accounting activities, including:

• Bank reconciliations
• Inter-company accounting
• Invoicing and revenue streams
• General ledger postings
• Balance sheet controls
• Financial reporting
• Audit support

The role also offers an excellent degree of flexibility, with hybrid working and a current expectation of just two days per month in the Newport office. You'll also benefit from flexible start and finish times, helping you achieve a good work-life balance while still having regular opportunities to connect with the wider Finance team.

Benefits

• £33,000 salary, with some flexibility
• 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Employer pension contribution matched up to 6%
• Flexible start and finish times
• Hybrid working - minimum 2 days per month in the Newport office
• 37.5-hour working week
• Opportunity to develop your finance skills within a larger Group Finance function
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Valuable experience across a broad range of accounting activities

If you're looking for a role where you can learn, develop and add real value within a well-established organisation, we'd love to hear from you.