Senior Accounts Assistant

Virtual Bridges; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance solutions company in the UK is seeking a skilled Senior Accounts Assistant to manage payroll, supplier payments, and VAT compliance. Ideal candidates will have AAT Level 3 qualifications and Sage 50 experience, offering competitive salary and generous holiday leave. Join a supportive team with strong career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days' holiday (including bank holidays)

Early finish every Friday

Supportive team culture

Excellent training and career development opportunities

Study support for further qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum AAT Level 3 qualification required.
• Experience with payroll processing for over 120 employees.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and manage payments efficiently.
• Assist in VAT compliance and reconciliation processes.
• Evaluate and integrate new supplier accounts into the system.

Skills

AAT Level 3 qualified

Experience using Sage 50 software

Organisational skills

Ability to handle multiple priorities

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Overview

My client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts professional looking to work in a supportive and collaborative environment with strong career development prospects.

What the Role Involves

As a Senior Accounts Assistant, you will take ownership of a wide range of accounting duties to ensure accuracy and efficiency across payroll, payments, reconciliations, and VAT compliance. You will be responsible for processing payroll for over 120 staff, managing supplier payments, posting journals, reconciling invoices, and preparing VAT returns, among other key tasks.

• Payroll processing and payment allocation for 120+ employees
• Managing supplier payments and purchase ledger tasks
• Pricing stock, posting and approving journals with accuracy
• Reconciling subcontractor invoices and bank accounts
• Preparing VAT returns and supporting regulatory compliance
• Evaluating and approving new supplier accounts
• Integrating new customer sites into the accounting system

Who We're Looking For

• AAT Level 3 qualified (minimum)
• Experience using Sage 50 software
• A meticulous, reliable professional with strong organisational skills
• Someone who thrives in a busy finance team and can handle multiple priorities with precision

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary aligned with your experience
• 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays)
• Early finish every Friday at 1:00 PM
• Supportive and friendly finance team culture
• Excellent training and career development opportunities
• Study support available for further qualifications

Apply now or contact Luke at Brook Street Cardiff