Accounts Assistant in Newport

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 * Excellent work-life balance * Free on-site parking * £250 reward for employee referrals * Employee discount for friends and family * Opportunities for internal progression Key Responsibilities * Process supplier invoices accurately, ensuring correct coding and approvals, and assist with supplier payment runs. * Raise customer invoices, allocate receipts, and maintain up-to-date customer account records. * Perform weekly and month-end bank reconciliations, investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly. * Monitor aged debtors and follow up on outstanding payments professionally and proactively. * Ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and cut-off procedures are followed. * Assist with preparing VAT returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC guidelines. * Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records within the accounting software. * Month-End Close Support: * Prepare and post routine journals, including accruals and prepayments. * Reconcile key balance sheet accounts. * Assist with producing supporting schedules for the trial balance. Requirements * Minimum 2 years’ experience in a varied accounting role. * Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks or Sage accounting software. * Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). * AAT Level 2–4 or equivalent qualification. * Exceptional verbal and written communication skills