Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant (18-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Location: Cardiff Bay

Are you an organised and detail-oriented finance professional looking to join a well-established and highly respected organisation in Cardiff?

Môrwell Talent Solutions is delighted to be supporting our client with the recruitment of an Accounts Assistant to join their friendly and supportive Finance team on an 18-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their finance experience within a collaborative environment whilst gaining exposure to a wide range of accounting responsibilities.

Reporting directly to the Management Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the organisation, ensuring financial information is processed accurately and efficiently whilst maintaining strong financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable
• Processing supplier invoices accurately and in line with company procedures.
• Coding invoices to the correct general ledger, department, cost centre and project codes.
• Managing supplier queries and maintaining accurate supplier records.
• Performing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving any discrepancies.
• Preparing payment runs for approval and ensuring payments are made within agreed terms.
• Income & Debtor Administration
• Allocating incoming payments within the finance system.
• Ensuring income is accurately coded and recorded.
• Monitoring outstanding debtor balances and supporting credit control activities.
• Maintaining accurate sales ledger records.
• Bank Processing & Reconciliations
• Processing bank transactions within the finance system.
• Performing regular bank reconciliations.
• Investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Supporting financial control processes, including journals, expenses administration and other finance-related activities.

About You

Essential

• AAT qualified or currently studying towards AAT.
• Previous experience within a finance, accounts or finance administration role.
• Experience processing invoices and supporting accounts payable functions.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.

Desirable

• Experience using accounting software packages.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience preparing journals and reconciliations.
• Experience supporting supplier or freelancer compliance processes.
• Experience working within a charity, not-for-profit, arts or cultural organisation.

What You'll Receive

• Salary of £28,000 per annum.
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with length of service.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance cover.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounted parking and local employee discounts.
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and learning.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious finance professional seeking a varied and rewarding role within a supportive team environment. To apply, please get in touch with Môrwell Talent Solutions today. Interviews are being arranged on an ongoing basis, so early applications are encouraged.