Assistant Accountant

Job Title

Job Title: Assistant Accountant

Location: Cardiff (4 days office-based, 1 day working from home)

Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum

Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm, 37.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a fast‑growing, equity‑backed business with a current turnover of circa £40m. Operating within a changeable and progressive environment, the company is experiencing a period of significant growth and transformation. The finance team is a close‑knit team of five, offering excellent exposure, responsibility, and development opportunities.

Reporting into senior finance leadership, the Assistant Accountant will play a key role in supporting the financial reporting and control of the business. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious and driven individual who is keen to progress their career within a dynamic and evolving organisation.

• Assist with month‑end close processes, including journals, accruals and prepayments
• Support the preparation of management accounts and financial reports
• Balance sheet reconciliations and investigation of variances
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Support audit preparation and statutory reporting
• Work closely with stakeholders across the business to provide financial insight
• Maintain and develop reporting within Microsoft Dynamics
• Ad‑hoc finance projects as the business continues to grow and evolve

• Ambitious, driven and keen to develop within a fast‑paced environment
• Studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (study support available)
• Strong Excel skills essential
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics (or similar ERP) desirable
• Comfortable working in a changeable environment with shifting priorities
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive mindset
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative, fluid team

• Salary up to £38,000
• Hybrid working: 4 days in the office, 1 day from home
• Study support towards professional qualifications
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Statutory Pension scheme
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Exposure to a growing, equity‑backed business with genuine career progression

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