Assistant Accountant

Môrwell Talent Solutions Ltd; Pwllmeyric; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful SME in the Blaenavon area is looking for an Assistant Accountant to play a key role in their finance operations. This dynamic position involves managing ledgers, preparing reports, and assisting with management accounts. The role offers supportive leadership, 25 days annual leave, and professional development opportunities for furthering AAT/ACCA/CIMA qualifications.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

4% employee / 6% employer pension contribution

Death in Service scheme

Cycle to Work & Electric Car schemes

Study support for AAT / ACCA / CIMA

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in finance team essential.
• Proficient in managing purchase and sales ledgers.
• Strong Excel and IT skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable ledgers.
• Produce aged debtor and creditor reports.
• Complete bank and cashbook reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Communication

Organisational skills

Proactivity

Education

AAT Level 3+ or part-qualified

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 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