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