Assistant Accountant - Newport South Wales

In this role, you will manage day-to-day financial processes for multiple clients, ensuring accurate records and timely submissions. You’ll be a trusted point of contact for clients, helping them maintain financial control and compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing invoices, payments, and expenses across various clients
• Some Preparation of Accounts
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns (monthly and quarterly)
• Reconciling bank, control, and nominal accounts
• Maintaining up-to-date financial records and digital filing systems
• Responding to client queries quickly and professionally
• Managing deadlines and maintaining accuracy under pressure

The Ideal Candidate

Will be a self-motivated and detail-focused professional who enjoys problem-solving and client interaction.

Also .....

• Have strong bookkeeping experience within a practice or outsourcing environment.
• Have some experience of Preparing Accounts in a Firm of Accountants
• Be highly organised with excellent time management skills.
• Be confident using Excel and cloud accounting software such as Xero, Sage, IRIS or QuickBooks.
• Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Be proactive, accurate, and passionate about delivering quality service.

AAT qualification/equivalent bookkeeping certification would be an advantage or QBE.