Accounts Assistant - Sales Ledger

Brook Street; Barry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organization in the Barry area is looking for a Finance Administrator to join their busy team onsite. The role includes managing the sales ledger cycle, preparing VAT returns, and supporting finance reporting activities. Candidates should hold a minimum AAT Level 3 qualification and demonstrate strong attention to detail. This position offers 20 days holiday, increasing with service, plus a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Early finish every Friday at 1:30pm

20 days holiday, increasing to 25 days

Qualifications

• Minimum AAT Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, analytical skills preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with accuracy in financial data.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete sales ledger cycle including invoice processing.
• Reconcile aged debtor reports and support debt collection activities.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns in line with HMRC regulations.

Skills

VAT reconciliations

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

AAT Level 3 qualification

Job description

A rewarding permanent opportunity based in the Barry area for a Finance Administrator to join a busy team fully onsite with a 1.30pm finish every Friday. Free onsite parking. You will be working for a well established organisation who value their employees from day one.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the complete sales ledger cycle including invoice processing, cash receipt entry, and customer credit/refund processing

Reconcile aged debtor reports and general ledger balances, and support debt collection activities

Liaise with sales, service, and finance teams to resolve account queries and discrepancies

Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns in line with HMRC regulations

Perform monthly payroll journal reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations

Support weekly sales reconciliations, cash receipt forecasting, and finance reporting activities

Assist with budget preparation, variance analysis, and audit support as required

Experience & Qualifications

Minimum AAT Level 3 qualification or equivalent professional accounting experience

• Strong working knowledge of VAT reconciliations, quarterly VAT returns and overall VAT accounting

Strong attention to detail with a proven track record of accuracy in financial data management

Confident working independently and as part of a team with excellent organisational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with analytical and data modelling capabilities preferred

Free onsite parking

Early finish every Friday at 1:30pm

Supportive, friendly, and collaborative team environment

20 days holiday, increasing to 25 days with length of service, plus Bank Holidays

Professional development opportunities within a varied and challenging role

Apply now or contact Luke or Kerry at Brook Street Cardiff for more information

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