Accounts Assistant

Your new company
A long‑established supply chain organisation based in Cardiff is seeking a dedicated finance professional to join its growing team. Known for its strong operational standards, collaborative culture, and commitment to continuous improvement, the business is expanding and strengthening its central functions. As part of this growth, the finance team plays a key role in ensuring financial accuracy, maintaining robust controls, and supporting wider operational performance.

This is an on‑site position with the opportunity to move towards hybrid working overtime.

Your new role
In this finance support role, you will assist with the day‑to‑day financial processes that ensure smooth running of the organisation's income, expenditure, and credit management activities. This varied position provides broad exposure across ledger maintenance, cashflow support, and credit control responsibilities.

Your responsibilities will include:

Processing customer and supplier invoices, credit notes, and payments accurately and on time
Monitoring aged debt and performing credit control activities, including chasing overdue payments via phone and email
Managing customer credit limits, highlighting risks, and escalating concerns where appropriate
Building and maintaining good relationships with customers to encourage timely payments
Reconciling bank accounts, supplier statements, and customer accounts to maintain accurate ledgers
Assisting with the maintenance of both purchase and sales ledger records
Supporting month‑end and year‑end procedures, including ledger close‑down and financial reconciliations
Reviewing supplier invoices for correct pricing, agreed terms, and goods receipt accuracy
Investigating and resolving billing discrepancies, working closely with internal operational teams
Preparing reports such as aged debtor and creditor summaries, credit exposure reports, and basic cashflow updates
Assisting in setting up customer and supplier accounts and ensuring data accuracy
Supporting improvements in financial systems, processes, and internal controls
Providing general accounts administration and supporting ad‑hoc tasks across the finance department

This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a stable, varied role within a growing supply chain business, with clear scope to develop their financial skillset.

What you'll need to succeed

Experience in a finance, accounts, or ledger‑focused environment
Credit control experience, including managing overdue accounts and communicating with customers
Good understanding of purchase and sales ledger processes
Strong numerical ability, accuracy, and attention to detail
Confident using accounting software and Excel
Good communication skills with the confidence to speak with customers, suppliers, and colleagues
Ability to manage workload, prioritise responsibilities, and meet deadlines
Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently
Awareness of financial compliance, data accuracy, and confidentiality
AAT qualification or similar (beneficial but not essential)
What you'll get in return

£29,000 annual salary
Annual bonus scheme
Company pension
Increasing holiday entitlement with length of service
Long‑term job security in a respected, growing organisation
Professional development opportunities, including potential AAT support
Hybrid working
Early Friday finish
Employee appreciation and recognition programmes
Free on‑site parking
Staff product/service discounts
Supportive and friendly team culture

What you need to do now
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