Accounts Assistant

4 weeks ago


Cardiff, United Kingdom Now Careers Full time

I am recruiting on behalf of a fast-growing PE backed business in Cardiff who are seeking an experienced and confident Accounts Assistant to join their team.

This role will be challenging yet rewarding, and you will have the opportunity to experience a wide range of finance activities including financial reporting and business partnering as well as input into financial and transactional accounting.

Key activities will include:

- Responsibility for credit control
- Responsibility for sales invoicing
- Investigation of cash receipts and posting of receipts
- Business partnering activities
- Reconciliation of petty cash
- Reconciliation of bank accounts
- Assisting in the preparation of the annual external audit
- Developing and managing financial systems, controls and policies to ensure that processes are robust, efficient and effective
- Contribute to streamlining and standardisation of financial processes

PERSON SPECIFICATION

My client is looking for someone who wants to progress and develop their knowledge and skillset and mentor and coach junior team members to continue to raise standards.

Skills and Qualities
- A self-motivated and proactive attitude - someone who takes the initiative and strives for improvement
- An inquisitive mind - someone who challenges the status quo and is not afraid to ask questions
- Has the ability to work to deadlines by having an organised and methodical approach
- Enthusiastic and driven - getting involved in anything and everything
- Strong attention to detail is a key skill needed for this role - someone who is thorough and accurate when accomplishing tasks
- Excellent communication skills
- It is important to be both a strong team player as well as possessing the ability to work alone to complete key tasks
- Competent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) as well as conversant with a range of ERP and IT systems.

Qualifications & Knowledge
- Qualified AAT or equivalent
- A Levels or equivalent
- GCSE’s (A*-C) in Mathematics and English
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint). Strong excel skills particularly desirable.


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