Assistant Accountant

Morwell Talent Solutions Ltd; Pontypool; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SME business in the Blaenavon area is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. You will play a key role in managing accounts payable and receivable, reporting, and supporting financial forecasts. This position offers a collaborative workplace with significant benefits, including flexible working and study support.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

4% employee / 6% employer pension contribution

Death in Service scheme

Study support (AAT / ACCA / CIMA)

Working from home 2 days per month

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a finance team.
• Familiarity with purchase and sales ledger processes.
• Solid Excel skills and general IT proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable ledgers, including invoice processing.
• Produce weekly and monthly aged debtor and creditor reports.
• Assist with monthly management accounts preparation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Excel

Education

AAT Level 3+

Job description

Assistant Accountant
Blaenavon area
Up to £33,000 per annum + benefits
Hybrid: 2 days WFH per month

Môrwell Talent Solutions is delighted to be partnering with a successful SME business in the Blaenavon area to recruit an enthusiastic and detail-driven Assistant Accountant. This is a brilliant opportunity to play a key role in day-to-day finance operations while also supporting wider reporting, forecasting, and improvement initiatives.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and enjoy being part of a supportive team, this could be the ideal next step in your finance career.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable ledgers, including invoice processing, reconciliations, and reporting
• Produce weekly and monthly aged debtor and creditor reports for the senior finance team
• Reconcile intercompany balances and supplier/customer statements
• Complete bank and cashbook reconciliations; support monthly/quarterly cash forecasting
• Assist with weekly P&L and monthly management accounts preparation
• Post journals and complete balance sheet reconciliations
• Support capital expenditure tracking, fixed asset register maintenance, and depreciation postings
• Provide ad-hoc support across budgeting, audit, and broader finance tasks

What You'll Need

• Previous experience working in a finance team
• Familiarity with purchase and sales ledger processes
• Solid Excel skills and general IT proficiency
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Proactive, organised, and an excellent communicator
• AAT Level 3+ or part-qualified (or studying) desirable but not essential

What's on Offer

• £50m turnover business with a collaborative and stable working environment
• 37-hour week:
  • Monday-Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm (30 mins lunch)
  • Early finish every Friday at 1:00pm
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 4% employee / 6% employer pension contribution
• Death in Service scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car schemes
• Study support (AAT / ACCA / CIMA)
• Working from home 2 days per month
• Onsite parking and strong leadership support

Join a thriving £50m turnover business with a close-knit finance team of four, where you'll have the chance to make a real impact.

Whether you're already in an Assistant Accountant role or ready to step up, we'd love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking organisation.

Please get in touch asap if this role is of interest to you.

Kind regards

Sarah