Assistant Accountant: Month-End, Reporting & Analytics

Vital Healthcare; Rhymney; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is looking for an Assistant Accountant in Rhymney, Wales. This role involves supporting the finance function to manage month-end accounts and financial reporting. The ideal candidate is a Part-Qualified Accountant, adept in preparing management accounts and performing variance analysis. Strong Excel and ERP system skills are necessary. Join a dynamic team focusing on continuous improvement in a reputable healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 or Part-Qualified ACCA/CIMA (or actively studying).
• Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, etc).
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP preferred but not essential).
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and month-end processes.
• High attention to detail with excellent organisation and time-management skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to work with stakeholders across the business.
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset with the desire to learn and progress.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts including journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Assist with production of the monthly KPI and financial performance packs.
• Perform variance analysis and provide insightful commentary.
• Support forecasting and annual budgeting processes.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support stock accounting processes, GRNI analysis and margin reporting.
• Prepare audit working papers and respond to auditor queries.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Experience working with ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Strong understanding of accounting principles

Attention to detail

Time-management skills

Confident communication

Proactive problem-solving mindset

Education

AAT Level 4 or Part-Qualified ACCA/CIMA

Tools

ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Job description

A leading healthcare organization is looking for an Assistant Accountant in Rhymney, Wales. This role involves supporting the finance function to manage month-end accounts and financial reporting. The ideal candidate is a Part-Qualified Accountant, adept in preparing management accounts and performing variance analysis. Strong Excel and ERP system skills are necessary. Join a dynamic team focusing on continuous improvement in a reputable healthcare environment.