Assistant Accountant in Newport, Wales

Location: Cardiff

Salary: £32,000 + Bonus

Working Pattern: Hybrid

Are you looking for your next step in finance with a role that offers variety, career development and the flexibility of hybrid working? We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join a Cardiff-based business, offering a salary of £32,000 plus bonus. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in finance who is looking to develop their technical accounting skills and gain broader exposure across the finance function.

The Role

Working as part of the finance team, you will support the day-to-day running of the finance function, helping to maintain accurate financial records and ensuring key accounting processes are completed efficiently and within deadlines. Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with month-end processes, including journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Preparing and completing balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
• Supporting the production of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and investigating discrepancies.
• Assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities where required.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately and in line with internal procedures.
• Working closely with colleagues across the finance team to support reporting deadlines and wider business requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance role, ideally with exposure to month-end processes.
• A good understanding of core accounting principles and financial controls.
• Experience preparing reconciliations and working with financial data.
• Good Excel skills and confidence using finance systems.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workloads.
• A proactive approach and willingness to develop your accounting knowledge.
• AAT qualified, studying towards ACCA/CIMA, or qualified by experience would be beneficial.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £32,000 plus bonus.
• Hybrid working, offering flexibility between home and the Cardiff office.
• The opportunity to broaden your accounting experience and develop within a finance team.
• Exposure to a varied range of accounting responsibilities.

Interested?

If you are an Assistant Accountant looking for a new opportunity in Cardiff, or an Accounts Assistant ready to take the next step in your career, we would be keen to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion to find out more about the opportunity.