Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Location: Cardiff (Hybrid 3 days in the office, 2 from home)
Salary: £28,000 £30,000 (DOE)
Hours: 8.30am 5.30pm, Monday to Friday (40-hour week)
Contract: Permanent

The Company

Our client is a fast-growing Financial Services business based in Cardiff, seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join its friendly and collaborative team. This is a newly created opportunity within a close-knit finance function, located in excellent offices on the outskirts of the city.

You ll be joining a supportive and knowledgeable team that encourages professional development and continuous learning. This hands-on and varied role would suit someone with solid accounts experience and a genuine interest in the Financial Services sector. Reporting to the Financial Accountant, you ll play an important part in supporting the day-to-day operations of the finance department.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing daily financial transactions and performing regular bank reconciliations
• Supporting accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring appropriate approvals and controls
• Assisting with monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
• Using accounting systems and spreadsheets to input, reconcile and analyse financial data
• Supporting regulatory reporting and preparing data for FCA submissions
• Assisting with annual external audits, providing documentation and explanations as required
• Identifying and escalating discrepancies, errors or potential compliance issues
• Working closely with the Commissions team to ensure accurate processing, reconciliation and issue resolution
• Liaising with Compliance, Risk and Operations teams to support regulatory requirements
• Contributing to ad-hoc financial and strategic analysis

About You

You ll be a proactive, detail-oriented individual who enjoys working with numbers and thrives in a fast-paced, growing business.

Key skills and experience:

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance support role, with confidence handling detailed financial data
• Strong working knowledge of accounting systems and Microsoft Excel (Xero experience advantageous)
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage confidential information responsibly
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple deadlines
• Professional, methodical and team-oriented approach
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal, including interaction with senior stakeholders
• Currently studying towards, or having completed, an accounting qualification (e.g. AAT)
• Knowledge of FCA regulatory requirements or Financial Services experience is desirable but not essential
• Positive, proactive attitude and strong work ethic

Benefits

• £28,000 £30,000 DOE
• Hybrid working: 3 days in-office, 2 from home
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Private medical insurance, income protection, and pension scheme
• Free onsite parking & access to onsite gym
• Supportive and collaborative working culture

This is an excellent opportunity for an AAT studier or early-career finance professional looking to develop within a team-focused environment where collaboration and growth are genuinely encouraged.

If this opportunity sounds of interest, please get in touch with Môrwell Talent Solutions.