Assistant Accountant NEW
Due to growth, a rapidly expanding business in Cardiff are recruiting for an Assistant Accountant on a permanent basis.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role is pivotal in supporting financial operations and as part of a growing business will contribute to maintaining financial integrity and providing key information to support management accounting and other financial processes.
Assistant Accountant job description
- Process accounts payable transactions, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.
- Manage invoice processing, including matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies.
- Oversee payment runs, ensuring adherence to financial controls.
- Prepare and submit VAT returns, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Support banking operations, including reconciliations and transaction processing.
- Assist in compiling financial data for management accounting purposes.
- Maintain strong financial controls and ensure accuracy in all reconciliations.
- Conduct monthly finance review meetings with project development teams.
- Prepare quarterly management accounts.
- Assist with the production of statutory accounts.
- Support the annual budget process.
Assistant Accountant person specification
- Proven experience in an accounts/finance role.
- Strong understanding of accounts payable, invoice processing, reconciliations, VAT returns and payment processes.
- Experience working within a complex finance function, ideally within a growing or dynamic industry.
- Proficiency in financial software and accounting systems.
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Experience in working with the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
An outstanding opportunity to join a exceptional business and join a high performing team.
As well as the salary there is a comprehensive employment package that includes hybrid and flexible working options, private medical insurance, 28 days annual leave (+ Bank Holidays) and a host of additional benefits.
If this role is not quite right for you but you know someone suitable, be sure to use our £500 Candidate Referral Scheme.
Bowen Eldridge Recruitment is acting as a Finance Recruitment Agency.