Accounts Assistant
Location: Newport, South Wales
Salary: £26,000–£28,000 (basic)
Hours: 40 hours per week | Rotating shifts Monday–Friday (08:00–18:00), plus 1 in 3 Saturdays (10:00–16:00)
Contract Type: Permanent
Role Summary
Are you an organised and detail-oriented professional with a passion for finance and accuracy? We are seeking a motivated Accounts Assistant to join our finance team and play a key role in ensuring smooth and efficient financial operations.
Benefits
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Excellent work-life balance
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Free on-site parking
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£250 reward for employee referrals
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Employee discount for friends and family
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Opportunities for internal progression
Key Responsibilities
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Process supplier invoices accurately, ensuring correct coding and approvals, and assist with supplier payment runs.
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Raise customer invoices, allocate receipts, and maintain up-to-date customer account records.
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Perform weekly and month-end bank reconciliations, investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.
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Monitor aged debtors and follow up on outstanding payments professionally and proactively.
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Ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and cut-off procedures are followed.
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Assist with preparing VAT returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC guidelines.
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records within the accounting software.
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Month-End Close Support:
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Prepare and post routine journals, including accruals and prepayments.
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Reconcile key balance sheet accounts.
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Assist with producing supporting schedules for the trial balance.
Requirements
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Minimum 2 years’ experience in a varied accounting role.
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Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks or Sage accounting software.
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Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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AAT Level 2–4 or equivalent qualification.
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Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
