Accounts Assistant

🌟 Accounts Assistant - Entry Level | Pathway to Assistant Management Accountant 🌟
📍 Location: Newport
🕒 Full Time | Permanent
💼 Join a Fantastic Local Business with Real Progression Opportunities!

Are you a switched-on, detail-oriented individual looking to kick-start your finance career?
Do you have a head for numbers and a drive to grow in a dynamic, supportive team?

We are looking for an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to join our thriving finance department. This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for someone with a passion for accounts who is eager to progress into an Assistant Management Accountant role. You'll be part of a well-established, reputable local business with a great culture, structured development, and strong mentoring.

🔍 What You'll Be Doing

Reporting to the Accounts Supervisor, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day operations of our busy finance team, including:

• 💼 Event Billing: Liaising with event managers and clients to ensure accurate invoicing
• 🧾 Purchase Ledger: Processing supplier invoices, payments, and account reconciliations
• 📦 Stock Control: Assisting with month-end inventory counts for food and beverage cost tracking
• 💰 Sales Ledger & Credit Control: Managing outstanding debt and client account reconciliations
• 🧮 Bank & Payment Reconciliations: Monitoring and reconciling all payment channels and bank accounts
• 📊 Income Audit: Daily revenue reporting across multiple revenue streams

🌱 What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who is:

• Ambitious and eager to learn, with a genuine interest in progressing within accounts
• Organised, reliable, and proactive with excellent attention to detail
• A confident communicator with a collaborative approach to working within a team
• Comfortable working with Excel and accounting systems (experience is a plus, but not essential)
• Ideally studying or interested in studying AAT (support available)

⭐ Why Join Us?

• Clear and supported career progression into an Assistant Management Accountant role
• Hands-on exposure to a wide range of accounting functions
• Friendly, professional team with strong leadership and support
• Excellent company culture - focused on standards, structure, and team success
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

📩 Ready to Start Your Accounting Career with Us?
If you're ready to take the first step into a rewarding finance career, apply now and grow with a business that invests in its people.