Accounts Assistant - Llanwern / Newport (J221) - South Wales

Accounts Assistant - Llanwern / Newport 

£28k p.a 

Our client, a leading property development and storage company, have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team! 

The role: 

The Accounts Assistant will play a key role in maintaining smooth and efficient financial operations. 

• 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: 

• Prepare and post routine journals, including accruals and prepayments. 

• Reconcile key balance sheet accounts. 

• Assist with producing supporting schedules for the trial balance. 

Key skills/experience: 

• 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 

Benefits: 

• £250 reward for employee referrals 

• Employee discount for friends and family 

• Internal progression opportunities 

• Free on-site parking