Assistant Accountant
📍 Caldicot (Site-Based Initially)
💰 £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
🕒 Full-Time | Permanent
The Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Caldicot, who are looking to appoint an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced production environment where finance plays a key role in supporting operational performance, cost control, and strategic decision-making. The role will be site-based initially to ensure strong collaboration with the operational teams and a thorough understanding of the business.
The Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will support the day-to-day running of the finance function while working closely with both finance and operational teams across the manufacturing site.
Key responsibilities will include:
1. Assisting with preparation of monthly management accounts
2. Supporting cost analysis and production reporting
3. Monitoring stock, WIP and inventory reconciliiations
4. Accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
5. Assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes
6. VAT returns and statutory reporting support
7. Supporting year-end audit processes
8. Identifying opportunities to improve financial controls and processes
About You
9. AAT qualified or studying (ACCA/CIMA part-qualified desirable)
10. Previous experience in a similar Assistant Accountant role
11. Manufacturing or stock-based environment experience advantageous
12. Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP systems
13. Analytical, detail-oriented and commercially aware
14. Comfortable working on-site and engaging with operational teams
What's on Offer
15. Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
16. Study support (where applicable)
17. Company pension scheme
18. Opportunity to develop within a growing manufacturing business