Assistant Accountant

Job Title: Assistant Accountant Location: Cardiff (4 days office-based, 1 day working from home) Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum Hours: 8:30am 5:00pm, 37.5 hours per week The Business An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a fast-growing, equity-backed business with a current turnover of circa £40m. Operating within a changeable and progressive environment, the company is experiencing a period of significant growth and transformation. The finance team is a close-knit, team of five, offering excellent exposure, responsibility, and development opportunities. The Role Reporting into senior finance leadership, the Assistant Accountant will play a key role in supporting the financial reporting and control of the business. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious and driven individual who is keen to progress their career within a dynamic and evolving organisation. Key Responsibilities Assist with month-end close processes, including journals, accruals and prepayments Support the preparation of management accounts and financial reports Balance sheet reconciliations and investigation of variances Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes Support audit preparation and statutory reporting Work closely with stakeholders across the business to provide financial insight Maintain and develop reporting within Microsoft Dynamics Ad-hoc finance projects as the business continues to grow and evolve The Ideal Candidate Ambitious, driven and keen to develop within a fast-paced ..... full job details .....