Job Title: Accounts Assistant Location: Newport, South Wales Salary: £26,000-£28,000 basic Hours: 40 hours/week | Rota’d shifts between Monday to Friday (08:00–18.00), 1 in 3 Saturdays (10.00–16.00) Contract Type: Permanent Are you an organised and detail-oriented professional with a passion for finance and accuracy? At Storage Giant, we’re 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 UK’s leading private self-storage providers—an established, fast-growing company with a strong presence in South Wales and The Midlands and exciting expansion plans. What’s 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 You’ll 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 We’re 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