Assistant Accountant

Môrwell Talent Solutions Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Assistant Accountant in the Rhymney Valley area to support the finance function. This role involves preparing management accounts, supporting the Financial Controller with reporting and budgeting, and contributing to financial control, audit preparation, and process improvements. Ideal candidates should be part-qualified in ACCA or CIMA, possess strong Excel skills, and have a proactive approach. A competitive salary of circa £35,000 per annum is on offer.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified ACCA or CIMA candidate seeking broad exposure across a full finance function.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles and month-end processes.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders across the business.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, including journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Support stock accounting processes and assist with group reporting.
• Prepare audit working papers and respond to auditor queries.

Skills

Strong Excel skills, including lookups and pivot tables

Strong communication skills

High attention to detail

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!