Accounts Assistant
Location: Cardiff (Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 from home)
Salary: £28,000 – £330000 (DOE)
Hours: 8.30am – 5.30pm, Monday to Friday (40-hour week)
Contract: Permanent
The Company
Our client is a fast-growing Financial Services business based in Cardiff, seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join its friendly and collaborative team. This is a newly created opportunity within a close-knit finance function, located in excellent offices on the outskirts of the city.
You’ll be joining a supportive and knowledgeable team that encourages professional development and continuous learning. This hands-on and varied role would suit someone with solid accounts experience and a genuine interest in the Financial Services sector. Reporting to the Financial Accountant, you’ll play an important part in supporting the day-to-day operations of the finance department.
The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
- Processing daily financial transactions and performing regular bank reconciliations
- Supporting accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring appropriate approvals and controls
- Assisting with monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
- Using accounting systems and spreadsheets to input, reconcile and analyse financial data
- Supporting regulatory reporting and preparing data for FCA submissions
- Assisting with annual external audits, providing documentation and explanations as required
- Identifying and escalating discrepancies, errors or potential compliance issues
- Working closely with the Commissions team to ensure accurate processing, reconciliation and issue resolution
- Liaising with Compliance, Risk and Operations teams to support regulatory requirements
- Contributing to ad-hoc financial and strategic analysis
About You
You’ll be a proactive, detail-oriented individual who enjoys working with numbers and thrives in a fast-paced, growing business.
Key skills and experience:
- Previous experience in an accounts or finance support role, with confidence handling detailed financial data
- Strong working knowledge of accounting systems and Microsoft Excel (Xero experience advantageous)
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage confidential information responsibly
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple deadlines
- Professional, methodical and team-oriented approach
- Clear communication skills, both written and verbal, including interaction with senior stakeholders
- Currently studying towards, or having completed, an accounting qualification (e.g. AAT)
- Knowledge of FCA regulatory requirements or Financial Services experience is desirable but not essential
- Positive, proactive attitude and strong work ethic
Benefits
- £28,000 – £33,000 DOE
- Hybrid working: 3 days in-office, 2 from home
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Private medical insurance, income protection, and pension scheme
- Free onsite parking & access to onsite gym
- Supportive and collaborative working culture
This is an excellent opportunity for an AAT studier or early-career finance professional looking to develop within a team-focused environment where collaboration and growth are genuinely encouraged.
If this opportunity sounds of interest, please get in touch with Môrwell Talent Solutions.