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.