Graduate Accountant in Caerphilly

Citrus Recruit are excited to be recruiting for Graduate Accountant or equivalent experience for a growing company based near to Caerphilly.
This is a varied role where you will be working alongside the larger finance team and qualified accounts. It’s a fast-paced environment where you will gain core experience across lots of finance functions.
This opportunity will suit someone who has a qualification in Finance or Accounting and looking for a step up in their career and Full Study Support. You will have a clear onboarding and a structured career development plan.
This is an office-based role where you will be working in the office Monday to Friday.
Responsibilities & day to day duties
As a Graduate Accountant you will be responsible for:

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, and journal entries.
• Gather data and draft initial budgets and forecasts to support the planning process.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of key balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and ongoing monitoring.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and support other tax compliance activities.
• Maintain and enhance financial systems, processes, and internal controls.

Skills & experience required.

• 12 months experience in a Finance Assistant/ Accounts Assistant role
• Knowledge of accounting software (Sage, Xero, SAP etc)
• Ideally AAT/ Degree qualified and looking to do ACCA, CIMA, or ACA
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.

Benefits package

• Salary of up to £28,000
• Hours are 7 hours between 8am – 5pm
• Full study support (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA) including exam fees, tuition, and study leave.
• 31 days annual leave including bank holidays. 3 days taken at Christmas
• Private medical insurance
• Wellness programme
• Stakeholder pension
• Progression Opportunities
• Company events

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