Financial Accounting Assistant

Supertemps Ltd; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Supertemps Ltd. is seeking a Financial Account Assistant to join the busy Finance team in a temporary role. You will support month-end processes, prepare journals, accruals and prepayments, and help with balance sheet reconciliations.

The role requires experience in finance or accounting and either current studies towards AAT or equivalent experience. Strong Excel and team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance, accounts or accounting environment.
• Studying towards an AAT qualification or have relative experience.
• Good understanding of accounting principles, including reconciliations, journals and month-end processes.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, and confidence using finance systems.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• A positive, proactive approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of month-end accounts, including journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations to ensure financial information is accurate and up to date.
• Help prepare financial information and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Assist with capital expenditure reporting and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Support the production of statutory and regulatory financial returns.
• Work alongside colleagues across the Finance team to deliver an efficient and professional service.
• Undertaking additional finance and administrative duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

AAT qualification in progress

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

Are you looking to develop your career within finance? Whether you're currently studying AAT or have built your experience through previous finance roles, this could be an excellent opportunity to join an established organisation and gain valuable experience within a busy Finance team.

In the Financial Account Assistant role, you will be:

• Supporting the preparation of month-end accounts, including journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations to ensure financial information is accurate and up to date.
• Helping prepare financial information and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Assisting with capital expenditure reporting and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Supporting the production of statutory and regulatory financial returns.
• Working alongside colleagues across the Finance team to deliver an efficient and professional service.
• Undertaking additional finance and administrative duties as required.

To be successful in the Financial Account Assistant role, you will need:

• Previous experience working within a finance, accounts or accounting environment.
• Either be studying towards an AAT qualification or have relative experience.
• A good understanding of accounting principles, including reconciliations, journals and month-end processes.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, and confidence using finance systems.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• A positive, proactive approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

In return, you'll receive a competitive pay rate of IRO £15.50 per hour plus holiday pay, working full-time, Monday to Friday, on a temporary assignment until 31st January 2027.