Job Description
Assistant Accountant - Cardiff\n\nSalary: £26,000 - £34,000 (DOE) + Free On-Site Parking\n Full-Time | Permanent | Office-Based\n\nAre you a motivated finance professional looking to broaden your experience in a varied and fast-paced role? We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Accountant to join our dynamic finance team based in Cardiff.\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across key areas of finance including accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, management accounts, and month-end procedures. The successful candidate will also support forecasting and perform accurate data entry to maintain financial integrity across the business.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nAccounts Payable: Process supplier invoices, reconcile statements, and prepare payment runs.\n\nAccounts Receivable: Raise sales invoices, allocate incoming payments, and chase outstanding debt.\n\nCredit Control: Monitor customer credit limits, perform credit checks, and liaise with clients to resolve overdue accounts.\n\nManagement Accounts Support: Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting.\n\nMonth-End Duties: Journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations.\n\nForecasting: Support the finance manager with cash flow forecasting and budget preparation.\n\nData Entry: Ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded in the accounting system.\n\nAbout You:\n\nPrevious experience in a similar accounting or finance role is essential.\n\nStrong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.\n\nConfident using accounting software (experience with Sage, Xero, or similar systems preferred).\n\nProficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.).\n\nHighly organised, with excellent attention to detail.\n\nAAT qualified or studying towards AAT/ACCA/CIMA (desirable but not essential).\n\nTeam player with strong communication skills and a proactive approach.\n\nWhat We Offer:\n\nCompetitive salary between £26,000 - £34,000 depending on experience.\n\nFree on-site parking.\n\nSupportive team environment with development opportunities.\n\nCompany pension scheme.\n\nWell know brand \nCareer progression for the right candidate.\n\nLocation:\n\nOur offices are based in Cardiff, easily accessible by public transport with the added bonus of free parking on-site