Assistant Accountant
📍 Caldicot (Site-Based Initially)
💰 £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
🕒 Full-Time | Permanent

The Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Caldicot, who are looking to appoint an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced production environment where finance plays a key role in supporting operational performance, cost control, and strategic decision-making. The role will be site-based initially to ensure strong collaboration with the operational teams and a thorough understanding of the business.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will support the day-to-day running of the finance function while working closely with both finance and operational teams across the manufacturing site.

Key responsibilities will include:

Assisting with preparation of monthly management accounts
Supporting cost analysis and production reporting
Monitoring stock, WIP and inventory reconciliiations
Accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
Assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes
VAT returns and statutory reporting support
Supporting year-end audit processes
Identifying opportunities to improve financial controls and processes

About You

AAT qualified or studying (ACCA/CIMA part-qualified desirable)
Previous experience in a similar Assistant Accountant role
Manufacturing or stock-based environment experience advantageous
Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP systems
Analytical, detail-oriented and commercially aware
Comfortable working on-site and engaging with operational teams

What's on Offer

Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
Study support (where applicable)
Company pension scheme
Opportunity to develop within a growing manufacturing business