At a Glance
- Tasks: Support day-to-day accounting processes and collaborate with various departments.
- Company: A growing, privately owned business in Brecon with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Flexible work environment with a focus on accuracy and teamwork.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on financial operations.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in finance, accounting technician status, and cloud software knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 33000 £ per year.
Our client is a growing, privately owned business in Brecon. They are seeking an Assistant Accountant/Finance Officer to provide hands-on support to the Financial Controller and collaborate with other departments on financial and business matters. This is a practical role for an experienced finance professional who values accuracy, process discipline, and a constructive, professional working style.
What you will be doing:
- Supporting day-to-day accounting processes, including sales and purchase invoice accounting, bank/cash reconciliations, and journal posting (one-off and recurring).
- Assisting with VAT-related activities, including required adjustments and ensuring filings are accurate and supported by appropriate records.
- Contributing to fixed asset accounting (including disposals) and maintaining hire purchase and loan documentation.
- Supporting stock accounting activities, including preparation for periodic stock counts.
- Assisting with prepayments, accruals, and deferred income schedules.
- Supporting customer-related processes, including credit control activities such as chasing outstanding payments and handling payment processing.
- Contributing to month-end and year-end support, including investigating key variances and preparing information for accounts production.
- Working with external auditors/accountants as required.
- Supporting import/export accounting and compliance where applicable.
What you will bring:
- 3+ years' experience in a busy commercial finance environment, with accounting technician status or qualification by experience.
- Practical working knowledge of cloud accounting software (Xero or similar preferred) and strong Microsoft Office 365 skills (Excel in particular).
- A methodical and accurate approach, with flexibility in a busy office setting.
- Clear communication skills, able to work openly and supportively with colleagues, customers, and suppliers while protecting business interests and working within policies.
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