Assistant Accountant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join a growing and dynamic finance team. This role is ideal for an ambitious accounting professional looking to develop their skills within a fast-paced environment while gaining exposure to a broad range of accounting, reporting, and financial control activities.

Client Details

Our client is a leading independent finance provider with a strong reputation for delivering tailored funding solutions and exceptional customer service to businesses across the UK. Experiencing continued growth and investment, the organisation offers a dynamic and collaborative working environment where innovation, continuous improvement, and customer outcomes are at the heart of everything they do. With a people-focused culture and a commitment to professional development, this is an excellent opportunity to join a successful business that values teamwork, encourages new ideas, and provides employees with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Description

Reporting to the Group Accounting Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the finance function through month-end reporting, payroll administration, reconciliations, audit support, and financial control processes. This position offers excellent exposure across the finance department and would suit someone who is actively studying towards a professional accounting qualification or looking to further develop their accounting career.

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• Support the month-end and year-end reporting processes.
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• Prepare and post accounting journals to the general ledger.
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• Assist with the preparation of management accounting information.
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• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure supporting documentation is maintained.
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• Investigate and resolve reconciliation differences and ledger discrepancies.
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• Support the annual external audit process.
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• Assist with payroll administration, including pension compliance and payroll adjustments.
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• Support payroll submissions and liaise with external providers where required.
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• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and stakeholders.
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• Monitor sales ledger activity and support associated accounting processes.
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• Undertake financial control and first-line assurance activities.
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• Support the maintenance of a robust control environment.
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• Assist with finance and business-led projects.
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• Identify opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiencies across the finance function.
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• Provide assistance across the wider accounting team, including bookkeeping and general ledger support.
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• Support colleagues with ad hoc reporting, investigations, and finance-related tasks.
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• Work collaboratively with stakeholders across the business to deliver accurate and timely financial information.
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Profile

You will be an organised and enthusiastic finance professional with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

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• Experience working within an accounting or finance function.
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• Strong accounting and bookkeeping knowledge.
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• Understanding of financial controls and reconciliation processes.
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• Good Microsoft Excel skills.
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• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
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• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
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• Team player with a flexible and proactive approach.
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• Sage 200 experience.
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• Knowledge of accounting principles and best practice.
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• Financial Services experience.
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• Knowledge of Asset Finance.
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One of the following:

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• Accounting Technician qualification (or equivalent).
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• Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or actively studying towards a recognised professional accounting qualification.
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Job Offer

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• Salary ranging from £32,000 to £38,000 dependent on the level of experience.
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• Fixed-term contract with potential for career development.
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• Opportunities to gain valuable experience in financial services.
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• Based in Newport with easy access to public transport and local amenities.
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If you're interested in this role, apply now.