Assistant Accountant – Growth Path with Study Support (Cardiff)

Vargo Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Vargo Group in Cardiff is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join on a permanent, full-time basis. The role requires owning day-to-day finance, month-end reporting and robust internal controls while collaborating with operations to improve financial visibility.

This hands-on position offers a broad, visible remit within a growing business. Office-based in Cardiff with study support available and clear progression towards more senior finance roles.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing monthly management accounts.
• Solid month-end close and reconciliations experience.
• Ability to analyse data and produce clear reports.
• Experience with VAT and statutory reporting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and support month-end close.
• Manage reconciliations, journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting.
• Oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control activity.
• Produce financial analysis and reporting for senior management.
• Support VAT returns and statutory reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and robust internal controls.
• Work closely with operational teams to improve financial visibility.
• Support process improvements across the finance function.

Skills

Management accounts

Month-end reporting

Reconciliations

Journals

Cash flow reporting

Internal controls

Financial analysis

Education

Professional qualification preferred, not essential

Job description

Vargo Group in Cardiff is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join on a permanent, full-time basis. The role requires owning day-to-day finance, month-end reporting and robust internal controls while collaborating with operations to improve financial visibility.

This hands-on position offers a broad, visible remit within a growing business. Office-based in Cardiff with study support available and clear progression towards more senior finance roles.