Temporary Accounts Assistant
Cardiff
Immediate Start Available!
Temporary (approx. 4 weeks) → Fixed-Term Contract (approx. 5 months)
My client is a well-known, highly respected organisation in South Wales, steeped in history and tradition. They are currently seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their small and friendly finance team.
This opportunity begins on a temporary basis for around 4 weeks, allowing both parties to ensure the right fit, before moving into a fixed-term contract of approximately 5 months. There is a strong potential for the role to become permanent due to internal movement and workload.
Reporting to the Finance Business Partner, the successful candidate will join at an exciting time of change, as the business continues to streamline its systems and processes in preparation for future growth. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the accounts payable function, while also supporting across other key areas of finance.
Key Responsibilities:
AP/AR Processing
Process and validate supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Monitor the finance inbox and respond to invoice and finance queries
Complete supplier statement reconciliations
Prepare the creditors payment run for approval
Maintain accurate and up-to-date creditor records
Income Allocation and Management
Allocate incoming payments to the correct accounts within the finance system
Liaise with budget holders to ensure income is correctly allocated
Review debtors regularly and follow up on overdue payments
Bank Reconciliation and Transactions
Process bank transactions and complete regular bank reconciliations
Ledger Management
Respond to purchase and sales ledger queries from internal and external stakeholders
Expenses and Recharges
Process staff and touring expenses
Work with budget holders to ensure income and expenditure are correctly coded
Undertake recoding where necessary to maintain accurate ledgers
General Administrative Support
Provide ad-hoc administrative support to the Finance Department
Identify and suggest process improvements within finance operations
About You
Previous experience in a similar Accounts Assistant role is essential
AAT qualified or currently studying towards qualification
Strong Microsoft Excel skills (intermediate level or above)
Experience using accounting software
Available to start at short notice
Confident communicator, adaptable, and proactive in suggesting system improvements
Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
A genuine team player with a positive attitude
The Details
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Fully on-site (Cardiff)
Competitive hourly rate
Excellent benefits during FTC period
Discounted parking available
Fantastic opportunity to work for a prestigious organisation that will add real value to your CV