Senior Finance Assistant

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Pontypool seeks an Assistant Accountant to support the Site Accountant and Finance Director. Responsibilities include managing purchase and sales ledgers, bank reconciliations, and month-end processes. This role offers growth in a dynamic finance team within a company that values employee development.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-Work and Electric Car Scheme

Free on-site parking

Ability to work from home 2 days per month

Qualifications

• Experience in ledger management and bank reconciliation.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase and sales ledgers and account reconciliations.
• Perform weekly and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end processes and financial reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

AAT Level 3 or working towards

Job description

About the Company

Join a thriving organisation experiencing consistent growth, with a 25% increase in turnover annually. The company values employee development and offers opportunities for progression. This role sits in a finance team of 4 and the organisaton has sites in Wales and England.

Job Title: Assistant Accountant

Location: Pontypool, Torfaen
Salary: Up to £36,000, dependent on experience

Working Hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Holidays:

• 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Benefits:

• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-Work and Electric Car Scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Free on-site parking
• Ability to work from home 2 days per month

About the Role

We are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our growing team in Pontypoo . In this role, you'll support the Site Accountant and Finance Director, handling purchase and sales ledgers, bank reconciliations, and month-end processes, while overseeing accounts payable and receivable.

You will be part of a small, dynamic team within a rapidly expanding company, experiencing 25% year-on-year growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage purchase and sales ledgers, invoices, and account reconciliations.
• Perform weekly and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end processes, journal entries, receipts, and payments.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable.
• Provide support to the Site Accountant with financial reporting and analysis.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have experience in ledger management, bank reconciliation, and accounts payable/receivable. Manufacturing or fast-paced environment experience is beneficial but not essential.

Essential:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving.

Desirable:

• AAT Level 3 (or working towards).
• Experience in a manufacturing or similar environment.

Application Process

• Stage 1: Interview with senior team members (via MS teams)
• Stage 2: Meeting the wider team.

Please apply today!