Accounts Assistant
Location: Newport, South Wales
Salary: £26,000-£28,000 Basic
We're looking for a motivated and detail-driven Accounts Assistant to support our Finance Team and help keep our operations running smoothly.
Working Hours
* 40 hours per week | Monday-Friday (08:00-18:00)
* 1 in 3 Saturdays (10:00-16:00)
Key Responsibilities
* Accurately process supplier invoices, ensure appropriate coding and approvals, and assist with preparing supplier payment runs
* Raise customer invoices, allocate receipts, and maintain up-to-date customer account records
* Perform weekly and month-end bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies promptly
* Assist with monitoring aged debtors and following up on outstanding payments professionally and proactively
* Ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and that cut-off procedures are followed
* Help prepare VAT returns, ensuring all entries are accurate and compliant with HMRC guidelines
* Keep accounting records accurate and up to date within the accounting software
Month-End Close Support
1. Prepare and post routine journals, including accruals and prepayments
2. Reconcile key balance sheet accounts
3. Assist with producing supporting schedules for the tri...