Job Description
Temporary Accounts Assistant
Cardiff
Immediate Start Available!
Temporary (approx. 4 weeks) Fixed-Term Contract (approx. 5 months)
My client is a well-known, highly respected organisation in South Wales, steeped in history and tradition. They are currently seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their small and friendly finance team.
This opportunity begins on a temporary basis for around 4 weeks, allowing both parties to ensure the right fit, before moving into a fixed-term contract of approximately 5 months. There is a strong potential for the role to become permanent due to internal movement and workload.
Reporting to the Finance Business Partner, the successful candidate will join at an exciting time of change, as the business continues to streamline its systems and processes in preparation for future growth. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the accounts payable function, while also supporting across other key areas of finance.
Key Responsibilities:
AP/AR Processing
- Process and validate supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Monitor the finance inbox and respond to invoice and finance queries
- Complete supplier statement reconciliations
- Prepare the creditors payment run for approval
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date creditor records
Income Allocation and Management
- Allocate incoming payments to the correct accounts within the finance system
- Liaise with budget holders to ensure income is correctly allocated
- Review debtors regularly and follow up on overdue payments
- Bank Reconciliation and Transactions
- Process bank transactions and complete regular bank reconciliations
Ledger Management
- Respond to purchase and sales ledger queries from internal and external stakeholders
- Expenses and Recharges
- Process staff and touring expenses
- Work with budget holders to ensure income and expenditure are correctly coded
- Undertake recoding where necessary to maintain accurate ledgers
- General Administrative Support
- Provide ad-hoc administrative support to the Finance Department
- Identify and suggest process improvements within finance operations
About You
- Previous experience in a similar Accounts Assistant role is essential
- AAT qualified or currently studying towards qualification
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills (intermediate level or above)
- Experience using accounting software
- Available to start at short notice
- Confident communicator, adaptable, and proactive in suggesting system improvements
- Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
- A genuine team player with a positive attitude
The Details
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Location: Fully on-site (Cardiff)
- Competitive hourly rate
- Excellent benefits during FTC period
- Discounted parking available
- Fantastic opportunity to work for a prestigious organisation that will add real value to your CV
