Assistant Accountant

Yolk Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing finance team in Pontypool is looking for an Assistant Accountant to support ledger management and financial reporting. This role offers a salary of up to £36,000, extensive benefits including a pension scheme, and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment focused on growth and development.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-Work and Electric Car Scheme

Free on-site parking

Ability to work from home 2 days per month

Qualifications

• Experience in ledger management and bank reconciliation.
• Strong attention to detail and deadlines.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase and sales ledgers and account reconciliations.
• Perform weekly and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end processes.

Skills

Ledger Management

Bank Reconciliation

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Education

AAT Level 3 (or working towards)

Job description

About the Company

Join a thriving organisation experiencing consistent growth, with a 25% increase in turnover annually. The company values employee development and offers opportunities for progression. This role sits in a finance team of 4 and the organisation has sites in Wales and England.

Job Title: Assistant Accountant

Location: Pontypool, Torfaen
Salary: Up to 36,000, dependent on experience

Working Hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Holidays:

• 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Benefits:

• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-Work and Electric Car Scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Free on-site parking
• Ability to work from home 2 days per month

About the Role

We are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our growing team in Pontypool. In this role, you'll support the Site Accountant and Finance Director, handling purchase and sales ledgers, bank reconciliations, and month-end processes, while overseeing accounts payable and receivable.

You will be part of a small, dynamic team within a rapidly expanding company, experiencing 25% year-on-year growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage purchase and sales ledgers, invoices, and account reconciliations.
• Perform weekly and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end processes, journal entries, receipts, and payments.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable.
• Provide support to the Site Accountant with financial reporting and analysis.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have experience in ledger management, bank reconciliation, and accounts payable/receivable. Manufacturing or fast-paced environment experience is beneficial but not essential.

Essential:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving.

Desirable:

• AAT Level 3 (or working towards).
• Experience in a manufacturing or similar environment.

Application Process

• Stage 1: Interview with senior team members (via MS Teams)
• Stage 2: Meeting the wider team.

Please apply today!