Accounts Assistant - Sales Ledger

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

Job summary

A well-established organization in Barry is seeking a Finance Administrator to manage sales ledger, VAT returns and financial reporting. The role requires AAT Level 3 qualification and strong attention to detail. Benefits include free parking, early finishes on Fridays, and 20-25 days of holiday depending on service. Join a supportive and collaborative team.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Early finish every Friday

20-25 days of holiday

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum AAT Level 3 qualification or equivalent professional accounting experience.
• Strong working knowledge of VAT reconciliations, quarterly VAT returns and overall VAT accounting.
• Proven track record of accuracy in financial data management.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Confident working independently

Excellent organisational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

AAT Level 3 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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

Benefits

• 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

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.