Assistant Accountant

Our client is a growing, privately owned business in Brecon. They are seeking an Assistant Accountant/Finance Officer to provide hands-on support to the Financial Controller and collaborate with other departments on financial and business matters.

This is a practical role for an experienced finance professional who values accuracy, process discipline, and a constructive, professional working style.

What you will be doing:

• Supporting day-to-day accounting processes, including sales and purchase invoice accounting, bank/cash reconciliations, and journal posting (one-off and recurring)

• Assisting with VAT-related activities, including required adjustments and ensuring filings are accurate and supported by appropriate records

• Contributing to fixed asset accounting (including disposals) and maintaining hire purchase and loan documentation

• Supporting stock accounting activities, including preparation for periodic stock counts

• Assisting with prepayments, accruals, and deferred income schedules

• Supporting customer-related processes, including credit control activities such as chasing outstanding payments and handling payment processing

• Contributing to month-end and year-end support, including investigating key variances and preparing information for accounts production

• Working with external auditors/accountants as required

• Supporting import/export accounting and compliance where applicable

What you will bring:

• 3+ years’ experience in a busy commercial finance environment, with accounting technician status or qualification by experience

• Practical working knowledge of cloud accounting software (Xero or similar preferred) and strong Microsoft Office 365 skills (Excel in particular)

• A methodical and accurate approach, with flexibility in a busy office setting

• Clear communication skills, able to work openly and supportively with colleagues, customers, and suppliers while protecting business interests and working within policies

Apply now or contact Luke at Brook Street Cardiff