Accounts Assistant Location: Newport, South Wales Salary: 26,000 to 28,000 basic Hours: 40 hours per week. Rota based shifts Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 18:00, plus one in three Saturdays from 10:00 to 16:00 Contract: Permanent The Role An established and expanding organisation is seeking an organised, detail focused Accounts Assistant to support day to day finance operations. This position plays a key role in ensuring accuracy, control, and timely financial processing across the business. Key Responsibilities Processing supplier invoices with accurate coding and authorisation, supporting supplier payment runs. Raising customer invoices, allocating receipts, and maintaining accurate customer accounts. Completing weekly and month end bank reconciliations, resolving discrepancies efficiently. Monitoring aged debtors and professionally following up outstanding balances. Ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and cut off procedures are adhered to. Supporting VAT return preparation in line with HMRC requirements. Maintaining accurate accounting records within the accounting system. Month end support including o Posting journals such as accruals and prepayments o Reconciling balance sheet accounts o Producing supporting schedules for the trial balance Requirements Minimum of two years experience in a varied accounts or finance role. Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks or Sage. Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel. AAT Level 2 to 4