Role: Assistant Accountant Location: LLandudno Job Type: Permanent, Full-time Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 About the Role We are looking for a forward-thinking and proactive Assistant Accountant to act as Number Two to the Finance Manager, supporting both operational delivery and the ongoing development of the Finance function. This role sits at the heart of Finance and has broad exposure across the UK and Ireland operations. You will work closely with the Finance Manager and oversee the outputs of a transactional finance team responsible for invoicing and day-to-day processing across the business. The role combines hands-on month end responsibility with a strong focus on process improvement, systems and controls. It is well suited to someone who enjoys ownership, thrives in a fast-moving environment and is motivated by making processes work better, faster and smarter. Key Responsibilities for the Role: Financial Reporting & Month End Take a lead role in month end close activities Prepare and post prepayments, accruals and journals Support balance sheet ownership and reconciliations Assist with management accounts preparation and reporting packs Ensure timely, accurate and well-controlled period end processes Team & Operational Support Work closely with the transactional finance team covering UK and Ireland operations Provide guidance, structure and oversight across invoicing and transactional workflows Act as a point of escalation for complex queries or issues Process Improvement & Systems Drive continuous improvement across Finance processes Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy and control Contribute to initiatives such as accounts payable outsourcing, AI-enabled workflows or automation Support system enhancements and better use of existing finance tools Champion smarter ways of working through technology and data Commercial & Ad Hoc Support Support budgeting, forecasting and KPI reporting Provide ad hoc analysis to support decision making Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business. What we are looking for: Part-qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience Solid experience supporting month end close, including prepayments and accruals Confidence acting as deputy or second-in-command to a Finance Manager Self-starter with a track record of ownership and follow-through Strong Excel skills and tech-savvy, comfortable with finance systems Systems and process minded, with a genuine interest in improving how Finance operates Clear communicator, able to work with Finance and non-Finance stakeholders Curious, with integrity and a continuous improvement mindset What We Can Offer: Full study support if required Performance related bonus – This could fall between 5-15%, there is company performance element to it, but it is mainly based on meeting your own performance objectives Pension – 5% employee, 3% employer Staff discount (25% off) Long service awards 25 days annual leave, rising with service, plus bank holidays If you're looking to bring your technical accounting expertise into a business with exciting growth ambitions and a supportive, collaborative culture, this could be your ideal next move. To be considered for this fantastic opportunity, you must APPLY NOW, making sure to attach your up-to-date CV. *Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial telephone interview. If selected from the shortlist, a formal interview process will then begin.