Job Title: Assistant Accountant
Location: Ebbw Vale
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Yolk Recruitment are exclusively partnered with a global exporting manufacturing business based in Ebbw Vale. Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-focused Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced finance professional or a candidate currently studying AAT, CIMA or ACCA, with full study support available.
Working Hours & Benefits
- Monday to Friday, 08:30am - 5:00pm
- 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Study support available for AAT, CIMA or ACCA candidates
- Excellent development opportunity within a supportive finance team
- Great role for both experienced candidates OR those working towards professional qualifications
Key Responsibilities
Purchase Ledger
- Set up new supplier accounts
- Raise and process purchase orders
- Process invoices and credit notes
- Reconcile supplier statements
- Investigate and resolve supplier queries
Sales Ledger
- Set up new customer accounts
- Allocate cash receipts accurately
- Support credit control activities
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer balances
Treasury and Banking
- Prepare supplier payment runs
- Post bank transactions
- Perform regular bank reconciliations
- Support daily cash and balance reporting
Month-End Support
- Assist with balance sheet reconciliations
- Prepare and post standard journals in line with month-end deadlines
Statutory & Compliance Reporting
- Complete Office for National Statistics (ONS) surveys as required
- Support preparation of quarterly VAT returns
- Maintain accurate supporting records and documentation
About You
- Previous experience in a finance or accounts role, or currently studying AAT, CIMA or ACCA
- Strong attention to detail and high level of numerical accuracy
- Good organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
- Confident using accounting systems and Excel
- A proactive, team-focused approach with a willingness to develop
What's on Offer
- Salary of £30,000 - £35,000
- Full study support for AAT, CIMA or ACCA
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Stable Monday-Friday working hours (08:30-17:00)
How to Apply
Apply today - Alex will call and discuss the role in confidence.
The next stage will be a face-to-face interview with the Financial Controller.