Assistant Financial Accountant

Location: Cardiff
Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum plus study support if required
Working Pattern: Full-time Hybrid (50% office / 50% WFH)
Hours: 8:30am 5:00pm (1-hour lunch)

The Opportunity

An established Cardiff-based organisation with a turnover of circa £10 million is recruiting an Assistant Financial Accountant as part of a finance team restructure. This role offers excellent exposure to financial control, reporting and stakeholder engagement within a collaborative accounts function.

Reporting directly into the Financial Accountant, you will support the delivery of accurate financial reporting and robust financial controls, while developing your technical skills in a supportive, growth-focused environment. The role sits within an accounts team of 8 finance professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Control

• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in line with accounting standards
• Support day-to-day financial accounting and control activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and bad debt
• Assist with accounting for fixed assets, revenue recognition and balance sheet reconciliations
• Support external auditors during audit processes
• Review and analyse monthly financial results, identifying trends and variances
• Ensure accuracy and quality control across financial transactions and reporting
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial control processes
• Assist with short- and long-term cashflow forecasting
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders on financial matters

General Ledger

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist with budget preparation and monitoring
• Provide financial analysis to support business decision-making

Other

• Support ad-hoc finance projects linked to the restructure
• Undertake other duties reasonably required to support the finance function

About You

• AAT qualified, studying ACCA / CIMA, or qualified by experience (QBE)
• Strong technical accounting foundation and high attention to detail
• Commercially aware with strong analytical skills
• Well organised and able to manage multiple priorities
• Confident communicator, comfortable working within a team environment
• Keen to develop and progress within a stable, evolving business

Package & Benefits

• Salary up to £32,000
• Study support available if required (AAT / ACCA / CIMA)
• Hybrid working (50% home / 50% office)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per year
• Pension scheme (5% employer / 3% employee)

If this sounds like the right role for you, please contact Môrwell Talent Solutions ASAP.