Accounts Assistant: Path to Senior Finance Leader (Study)

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited; Caerphilly; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Pension scheme

Free parking

25 days leave

WFH after probation

Job summary

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited is seeking an Accounts Assistant in Caerphilly to join a small finance team and develop hands-on accounting skills under mentoring from the Finance Director.

Initial focus on Sales Ledger and Credit Control (60-70%), with wider accounting exposure and a clear progression pathway into a senior finance role over 3–5 years. Hybrid working with progression and study support included.

Qualifications

• Experience within accounts, finance, sales ledger or credit control.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Keen to develop accounting knowledge and responsibilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Motivated by long-term career progression.
• Studying towards, or interested in studying towards, an accounting qualification.

Responsibilities

• Managing the sales ledger and overseeing credit control activities.
• Chasing outstanding debt and maintaining customer relationships.
• Resolving account queries and reconciling customer accounts.
• Assisting with month-end procedures.
• Supporting the preparation of management accounts.
• Assisting with P&L reporting and financial analysis.
• Processing financial transactions and maintaining accurate records.
• Developing knowledge across the full finance function.

Education

Accounting qualification in progress

Job description

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited is seeking an Accounts Assistant in Caerphilly to join a small finance team and develop hands-on accounting skills under mentoring from the Finance Director.

Initial focus on Sales Ledger and Credit Control (60-70%), with wider accounting exposure and a clear progression pathway into a senior finance role over 3–5 years. Hybrid working with progression and study support included.