Job Title: Accounts Assistant
Industry: Manufacturing
Location: Cwmbran
Salary: Up to £28,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: Flexible working hours available (full-time or part-time considered)
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join our finance team within a busy manufacturing environment in Cwmbran. This is a varied and hands-on role supporting the day-to-day finance function, with responsibility across sales ledger, purchase ledger, credit control, and reporting.
Working within manufacturing, you will liaise closely with operations, procurement, and sales teams to ensure accurate financial processing and timely reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Sales Ledger
Raise and process sales invoices accurately and in a timely manner
Allocate customer receipts and reconcile accounts
Resolve invoice queries and discrepancies
Support month-end revenue reporting
Purchase Ledger
Process high-volume supplier invoices, including stock and overhead costs
Reconcile supplier statements
Prepare payment runs
Manage supplier queries and maintain strong relationships
Credit Control
Monitor aged debtors and proactively chase outstanding payments
Maintain strong customer relationships
Produce aged debt reports
Escalate ongoing issues where required
Reporting & Administration
Assist with monthly management accounts preparation
Support stock and cost reporting
Complete bank reconciliations
Maintain accurate financial records
Provide ad hoc financial reports as required
About You
Previous experience in a similar Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant role
Experience within manufacturing or a stock-based environment is advantageous
Strong understanding of sales ledger, purchase ledger, and credit control processes
Good working knowledge of accounting software and Excel
High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
AAT qualification (or studying towards) desirable but not essential
What's on Offer
Salary up to £28,000
Flexible working hours
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Exposure to a fast-paced manufacturing setting
Opportunity for development and progression