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Accounts Assistant

Caerphilly
money-bag £25000 - £30000/annum
Posted Yesterday

Accounts Assistant

Overview

A well-established manufacturing business is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on site. This is a varied role supporting both finance and operations, ensuring smooth processing of accounts while keeping the factory and office teams connected. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Processing purchase invoices, sales invoices, and staff expenses accurately and on time
  • Reconciling supplier statements and preparing payment runs for materials and services
  • Supporting the month-end process, including stock adjustments, accruals, and journals
  • Assisting with credit control, chasing outstanding payments from customers where needed
  • Monitoring production-related costs and raising purchase orders for site requirements
  • Maintaining accurate records within the ERP/MRP and accounting system
  • Preparing basic reports for management, including spend analysis and cost tracking
  • Liaising with operations, procurement, and stores teams to resolve queries quickly
  • Providing general finance and administrative support to the wider site team

Skills & Experience

  • Previous experience in an accounts or finance support role, ideally within a manufacturing or engineering business
  • Strong IT skills, particularly Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, or similar)
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
  • Confident communicator, able to liaise with both shop-floor staff and external suppliers/customers
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a busy team
  • AAT qualification (or working towards) would be an advantage but not essential

Benefits

  • Competitive salary (DOE)
  • Company pension scheme
  • Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing manufacturing business
  • Chance to develop and progress within a supportive team

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