Assistant Accountant

Brook Street; Brecon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook Street is seeking an Assistant Accountant/Finance Officer for a growing business in Brecon. The role provides hands-on support to the Financial Controller and cross-department collaboration on financial matters.

Ideal candidate has 3+ years in a busy commercial finance environment, strong Excel skills, familiarity with Xero, and a methodical approach in a fast-paced office setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a busy commercial finance environment or similar.
• Experience with cloud accounting software (Xero or similar) and strong Excel skills.
• Methodical and accurate approach with flexibility in a busy office.
• Clear communication with colleagues, customers and suppliers while protecting business interests.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting processes including invoicing, reconciliations, and journals.
• Assist with VAT activities and ensure accurate filings.
• Contribute to fixed asset accounting and stock/count preparation.
• Assist with prepayments, accruals and deferred income schedules.
• Support month-end/year-end close and liaise with auditors.

Skills

Finance experience

Organised

Communication

Education

Accounting Technician status

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Our client is a growing, privately owned business in Brecon. They are seeking an Assistant Accountant/Finance Officer to provide hands-on support to the Financial Controller and collaborate with other departments on financial and business matters.

This is a practical role for an experienced finance professional who values accuracy, process discipline, and a constructive, professional working style.

What you will be doing:

• Supporting day-to-day accounting processes, including sales and purchase invoice accounting, bank/cash reconciliations, and journal posting (one-off and recurring)
• Assisting with VAT-related activities, including required adjustments and ensuring filings are accurate and supported by appropriate records
• Contributing to fixed asset accounting (including disposals) and maintaining hire purchase and loan documentation
• Supporting stock accounting activities, including preparation for periodic stock counts
• Assisting with prepayments, accruals, and deferred income schedules
• Supporting customer-related processes, including credit control activities such as chasing outstanding payments and handling payment processing
• Contributing to month-end and year-end support, including investigating key variances and preparing information for accounts production
• Working with external auditors/accountants as required
• Supporting import/export accounting and compliance where applicable

What you will bring:

• 3+ years’ experience in a busy commercial finance environment, with accounting technician status or qualification by experience
• Practical working knowledge of cloud accounting software (Xero or similar preferred) and strong Microsoft Office 365 skills (Excel in particular)
• A methodical and accurate approach, with flexibility in a busy office setting
• Clear communication skills, able to work openly and supportively with colleagues, customers, and suppliers while protecting business interests and working within policies