Assistant Accountant

Morwell Talent Solutions Ltd; Tredegar; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a client in the Rhymney Valley area. This role involves supporting the finance function, handling month-end management accounts, and assisting with audit preparations. The ideal candidate will be part-qualified ACCA or CIMA with strong Excel skills and a proactive mindset. You will gain comprehensive exposure to a full finance function in a dynamic business environment.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA (or actively studying).
• Strong Excel skills, including lookups and pivot tables.
• Experience working with ERP systems is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts including journals and prepayments.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations with strong audit trails.
• Prepare audit working papers and respond to auditor queries.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives including automation.

Skills

AAT Level 4 or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA (or actively studying)

Strong Excel skills, including lookups and pivot tables

Experience working with an ERP system (SAP preferred)

Sound understanding of accounting principles and month-end processes

High attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Education

AAT Level 4 or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA

Tools

ERP system (SAP preferred)

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Accountant

Salary: circa £35,000 per annum doe

Location: Rhymney Valley area

Môrwell Talent Solutions is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a leading FMCG client in the Rhymney Valley area in their search for an Assistant Accountant. The main job purpose of the Assistant Accountant will be to support the finance function and take ownership of key elements of the month-end management accounts process, supporting the Financial Controller with reporting, financial control, audit preparation and budgeting activities.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a part-qualified ACCA or CIMA candidate seeking broad exposure across a full finance function within a growing and dynamic business.

Key Responsibilities on the role will include

Management Accounts & Reporting

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, including journals, accruals and prepayments
• Support the production of monthly KPI and financial performance packs
• Perform variance analysis and provide meaningful commentary to the Financial Controller and budget holders
• Assist with forecasting and annual budgeting processes

Financial Control

• Completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations with strong audit trails
• Support stock accounting processes, GRNI analysis and margin reporting
• Assist with group reporting and consolidation submissions
• Provide support with VAT, corporation tax data and treasury-related tasks

Audit & Statutory Accounts

• Prepare audit working papers and respond to auditor queries
• Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and relevant year-end schedules

Process Improvement & Support

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including automation, RPA activity and SAP optimisation
• Identify and suggest improvements to financial processes and controls
• Provide occasional cover and support across AP/AR and the wider finance function as required

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA (or actively studying)
• Strong Excel skills, including lookups and pivot tables
• Experience working with an ERP system (SAP preferred, but not essential)
• Sound understanding of accounting principles and month-end processes
• High attention to detail, with excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders across the business
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a clear desire to develop and progress

If this sounds like it's the right role for you, please contact Môrwell Talent Solutions ASAP!