Job Title: Assistant Accountant
Location: Ebbw Vale
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000

Yolk Recruitment are exclusively partnered with a global exporting manufacturing business based in Ebbw Vale. Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-focused Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced finance professional or a candidate currently studying AAT, CIMA or ACCA, with full study support available.

Working Hours & Benefits

• Monday to Friday, 08:30am - 5:00pm
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Study support available for AAT, CIMA or ACCA candidates
• Excellent development opportunity within a supportive finance team
• Great role for both experienced candidates OR those working towards professional qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Ledger

• Set up new supplier accounts
• Raise and process purchase orders
• Process invoices and credit notes
• Reconcile supplier statements
• Investigate and resolve supplier queries

Sales Ledger

• Set up new customer accounts
• Allocate cash receipts accurately
• Support credit control activities
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer balances

Treasury and Banking

• Prepare supplier payment runs
• Post bank transactions
• Perform regular bank reconciliations
• Support daily cash and balance reporting

Month-End Support

• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare and post standard journals in line with month-end deadlines

Statutory & Compliance Reporting

• Complete Office for National Statistics (ONS) surveys as required
• Support preparation of quarterly VAT returns
• Maintain accurate supporting records and documentation

About You

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role, or currently studying AAT, CIMA or ACCA
• Strong attention to detail and high level of numerical accuracy
• Good organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Confident using accounting systems and Excel
• A proactive, team-focused approach with a willingness to develop

What's on Offer

• Salary of £30,000 - £35,000
• Full study support for AAT, CIMA or ACCA
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Stable Monday-Friday working hours (08:30-17:00)

How to Apply

Apply today - Alex will call and discuss the role in confidence.
The next stage will be a face-to-face interview with the Financial Controller.