Assistant Accountant in Newport

12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT

Propel Finance was established in 1996 to provide flexible and accessible finance to SMEs across the country. Now, more than 20 years on, Propel has grown to become one of the UK’s largest, independent finance houses. We have continued to deliver leading-edge finance solutions through a unique combination of teamwork and technology. From this continued success we are now looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant on a 12 month fixed term contract, to allow us to continue our exciting growth plans. Our aim is to take the service we offer to the next level, to push the boundaries of what’s available, and to create great customer experiences consistent with our values.

Reporting into our Group Accounting Manager, you will work within the Accounting team, responsible for supporting with key business activities such as management accounts preparation, payroll and be responsible for key financial information to internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will be a keen and enthusiastic individual, seeking to extend and develop their accounting skills in a fast moving and dynamic environment, possibly working towards a recognised accounting qualification and with strong team working skills.

Role responsibilities

• This role encompasses a diversified mixture of core accounting and financial control(s), including but not limited to full accountability and supporting the finance team for:
• Month end and year end reporting cycle; including preparing and posting journals to the company’s ledger platform
• Annual external audit
• Balance sheet reconciliations and validations to supporting documentation
• Support with the wider team reconciliations where required
• Payroll administration; including pension compliance, other payroll adjustments, payroll delivery, submission to third parties, resolving payroll queries from stakeholders
• Sales Ledger monitoring and related activities

Additional responsibilities include:

• Support the Finance colleagues with adhoc deliverables and investigations of specific ledger items.
• Provide cover and assistance for the wider Accounting Team, including bookkeeping and general ledger accounting support.
• Undertake first line of defence routines to test the effectiveness of the control environment.
• Assist the finance department on finance and business led projects, driving a valued add contribution to the project or function.

Key skills required

• Practical experience in an accounting function
• Experience of operating strong financial controls
• Accounting Technician level (or equivalent)
• Actively studying for a professional accounting designation (Part qualified ACCA, CIMA, ACA etc)
• Financial services experience would be beneficial but not essential

So, why would you want to work here?

We have a great working environment and we’re an ambitious business. We achieve so much because of our people. Everyone in the business, no matter their team or role can shape the outcome, share ideas, make suggestions, and have their voice heard. It’s a truly collaborative place to work. At Propel, we embrace hybrid working and with modern offices in Newport, London and Manchester, plus a field-based sales team, you’ll never be too far away from colleagues. This is a hybrid role, with one day per week (Thursday) in the Newport office every 6 months, giving you the best of both worlds.

Benefits you can expect

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 2 additional days holiday after 5 years’ service
• Birthday day off
• Opt in Private Medical Insurance
• Subsidised gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Buy Annual Leave Scheme
• Half day seasonal shopping
• Auto enrolment pension – 3% employer contribution subject to eligibility
• Life Assurance 3 x basic salary
• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
• Company events and reward schemes

We are proud to be a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme and are committed to improving workplace inclusion.