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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join a growing and dynamic finance team.
This role is ideal for an ambitious accounting professional looking to develop their skills within a fast-paced environment while gaining exposure to a broad range of accounting, reporting, and financial control activities.
Client Details
Our client is a leading independent finance provider with a strong reputation for delivering tailored funding solutions and exceptional customer service to businesses across the UK. Experiencing continued growth and investment, the organisation offers a dynamic and collaborative working environment where innovation, continuous improvement, and customer outcomes are at the heart of everything they do. With a people-focused culture and a commitment to professional development, this is an excellent opportunity to join a successful business that values teamwork, encourages new ideas, and provides employees with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Description
Reporting to the Group Accounting Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the finance function through month-end reporting, payroll administration, reconciliations, audit support, and financial control processes. This position offers excellent exposure across the finance department and would suit someone who is actively studying towards a professional accounting qualification or looking to further develop their accounting career.
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Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Support the month-end and year-end reporting processes.
- Prepare and post accounting journals to the general ledger.
- Assist with the preparation of management accounting information.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure supporting documentation is maintained.
- Investigate and resolve reconciliation differences and ledger discrepancies.
- Support the annual external audit process.
Payroll & Financial Administration
- Assist with payroll administration, including pension compliance and payroll adjustments.
- Support payroll submissions and liaise with external providers where required.
- Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and stakeholders.
- Monitor sales ledger activity and support associated accounting processes.
Controls & Process Improvement
- Undertake financial control and first-line assurance activities.
- Support the maintenance of a robust control environment.
- Assist with finance and business-led projects.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiencies across the finance function.
Team Support
- Provide assistance across the wider accounting team, including bookkeeping and general ledger support.
- Support colleagues with ad hoc reporting, investigations, and finance-related tasks.
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders across the business to deliver accurate and timely financial information.
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About You
You will be an organised and enthusiastic finance professional with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Experience working within an accounting or finance function.
- Strong accounting and bookkeeping knowledge.
- Understanding of financial controls and reconciliation processes.
- Good Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Team player with a flexible and proactive approach.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Sage 200 experience.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and best practice.
- Financial Services experience.
- Knowledge of Asset Finance.
Qualifications
One of the following:
- Accounting Technician qualification (or equivalent).
- Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or actively studying towards a recognised professional accounting qualification.
Job Offer
- Salary ranging from £32,000 to £38,000 dependent on the level of experience.
- Fixed-term contract with potential for career development.
- Opportunities to gain valuable experience in financial services.
- Based in Newport with easy access to public transport and local amenities.
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