Location: Cardiff
Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum plus study support if required
Working Pattern: Full-time | Hybrid (50% office / 50% WFH)
Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm (1-hour lunch)
The Opportunity
An established Cardiff-based organisation with a turnover of circa £10 million is recruiting an Assistant Financial Accountant as part of a finance team restructure. This role offers excellent exposure to financial control, reporting and stakeholder engagement within a collaborative accounts function.
Reporting directly into the Financial Accountant, you will support the delivery of accurate financial reporting and robust financial controls, while developing your technical skills in a supportive, growth-focused environment. The role sits within an accounts team of 8 finance professionals.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Control
Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in line with accounting standards
Support day-to-day financial accounting and control activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and bad debt
Assist with accounting for fixed assets, revenue recognition and balance sheet reconciliations
Support external auditors during audit processes
Review and analyse monthly financial results, identifying trends and variances
Ensure accuracy and quality control across financial transactions and reporting
Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial control processes
Assist with short- and long-term cashflow forecasting
Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders on financial matters
General Ledger
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Budgeting & Forecasting
Assist with budget preparation and monitoring
Provide financial analysis to support business decision-making
Other
Support ad-hoc finance projects linked to the restructure
Undertake other duties reasonably required to support the finance function
About You
AAT qualified, studying ACCA / CIMA, or qualified by experience (QBE)
Strong technical accounting foundation and high attention to detail
Commercially aware with strong analytical skills
Well organised and able to manage multiple priorities
Confident communicator, comfortable working within a team environment
Keen to develop and progress within a stable, evolving business
Package & Benefits
Salary up to £32,000
Study support available if required (AAT / ACCA / CIMA)
Hybrid working (50% home / 50% office)
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per year
Pension scheme (5% employer / 3% employee)
If this sounds like the right role for you, please contact Môrwell Talent Solutions ASAP