Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant | £35,000-40,000 | Abersoch

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a well-established international business at a really exciting point in its journey.

Our client is a market leader in its field, with a long-standing reputation for quality and innovation. With continued growth and investment on the horizon – including a major ERP upgrade – they’re now looking for an Assistant Accountant to strengthen their finance team.

Working closely with the Financial Controller, you’ll play a key role in both the day-to-day finance function and wider business improvement projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the production of monthly management accounts and KPI reporting
• Leading on balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger maintenance
• Taking an active role in year-end audit and statutory accounts prep
• Managing payroll and ensuring compliance (including BIK reporting)
• Overseeing VAT returns (including non-UK) and import/export documentation
• Supporting cashflow, forex activities and external relationships
• Leading, mentoring and developing two junior team members
• Driving process improvements and helping reduce manual processes
• Playing a key role in an upcoming ERP system upgrade

You’ll be someone who enjoys getting stuck in, spotting improvements, and taking ownership.

• Part-qualified (AAT Level 3+) or qualified by experience
• Strong all-round accounts experience (journals, reconciliations, month-end)
• Confident working with large data sets and Excel
• Experience with payroll and associated reporting
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Previous experience supervising or mentoring others is a plus
• Exposure to international trade / VAT would be beneficial

You will get:

• £35,000 – £40,000 salary
• Annual performance-related bonus
• Study support (where relevant)
• 25 days rising to 27 days with service
• Pension (5% employer contribution)
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Enhanced sick pay
• Staff discounts