Accounts Assistant - Sales Ledger

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

Job summary

A well-established organization in Swanbridge is seeking a Finance Administrator for a full-time position. You will manage sales ledger cycles and support accounting activities in a collaborative team environment. The role ensures an early finish every Friday and offers professional development opportunities along with 20 days of holiday, increasing with service. Ideal candidates will have AAT Level 3 or equivalent experience and strong financial data management skills.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Early finish every Friday

20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• AAT Level 3 qualification or equivalent professional accounting experience is needed.
• Strong working knowledge of VAT reconciliations and quarterly VAT returns required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with analytical capabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete sales ledger cycle including invoice processing and cash receipt entry.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns in compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Assist with budget preparation and variance analysis as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial data management

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Education

AAT Level 3 or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

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.

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