Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant - Permanent Role
Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 (DOE)
Location: Cardiff

We are seeking a Part-Qualified Assistant Accountant to join an expanding, global organisation based in Cardiff on a permanent basis. This is a hands-on role for someone with solid accounting experience who can work confidently and independently in a fast-paced environment.

The company is growing rapidly and offers clear career progression, including the opportunity to advance into a Financial Accountant role within 1-2 years. Hybrid working will also be available from 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the month-end close, including P&L responsibility

• Preparing and posting journals, accruals and prepayments

• Assisting with the production of Management Accounts

• Maintaining and reviewing the Fixed Asset Register

• Managing workload effectively and taking ownership of tasks

• Working collaboratively with stakeholders across the business

About You

• Part-Qualified (PQ) accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

• Exposure to P&L, month-end processes and Management Accounts

• Mature, proactive and self-sufficient, able to work with minimal supervision

• Comfortable operating in a high-volume, fast-paced environment

• Strong communication skills and a professional, adaptable approach

Desirable

• Experience using large ERP system i.e. SAP, D365, Workday, Netsuite

• Additional language skills such as Japanese, Mandarin, Korean or others

Benefits & Progression

• Permanent role with career development opportunities

• Opportunity to progress into a Financial Accountant role within 1-2 years

• Hybrid working anticipated from 2026

• Join an expanding, global company with scope for long-term growth

Interview Process

• Stage 1: Video interview via Teams with line managers and HR

• Stage 2: In-person interview with the CFO at the Cardiff office