Job Title: Accounts Assistant
Location: Newport, South Wales
Salary: £26,000-£28,000 basic
Hours: 40 hours/week | Rotad shifts between Monday to Friday (08:0018.00), 1 in 3 Saturdays (10.0016.00)
Contract Type: Permanent
Are you an organised and detail-oriented professional with a passion for finance and accuracy? At Storage Giant, were looking for a motivated Accounts Assistant to support our finance team and play a key role in maintaining smooth and efficient financial operations.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UKs leading private self-storage providersan established, fast-growing company with a strong presence in South Wales and The Midlands and exciting expansion plans.
Whats In It for You:
Work life balance
£250 reward for employee referrals
Employee discount for friends and family
Internal progression opportunities
Free on-site parking
What Youll Be Doing:
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 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:
o Prepare and post routine journals, including accruals and prepayments
o Reconcile key balance sheet accounts
o Assist with producing supporting schedules for the trial balance
What Were Looking For:
Advanced proficiency with Sage accounting software
Expertise in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint
AAT Level 2-4 or equivalent
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
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