The role of an Accounts Assistant requires the individual to be detail oriented as well as able to work to deadlines and perform well under pressure whilst preserving a professional and enthusiastic approach.

Accounts Assistants perform a variety of tasks including:

• Purchase ledger / accounts payable
• Sales ledger / accounts receivable
• Credit control
• Bank reconciliations
• Payroll preparation
• Supporting with month end duties

Good communication skills will be necessary as you will be in charge of liaising with internal colleagues as well as handling supplier and customer queries.

Key qualifications for an Accounts Assistant to be studying towards would be AAT, ACCA, ACA or CIMA.

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As an Accounts Assistant your key responsibilities will revolve around supporting the daily transactional functions of the Accounts department (i.e. carrying out accounts receivable and accounts payable processes e.g. purchase and sales ledger).  You will also be the first point of contact for any queries coming into the team either internally or externally.

Alongside accounts duties, you could overlook the credit control function by developing and implementing new credit control procedures and taking ownership of the invoicing process, on top of achieving monthly debt reduction targets. 

The economic powerhouse of Wales, Cardiff has been on a steady incline for years now, as businesses within the city grow, opportunities arise, and more and more businesses decide to move to the capital city.

To name just a few sectors, whether it’s the large scale legal firms based in the city centre, the Fintech businesses moving from London to Cardiff, or the creative agencies cropping up in the hip neighbourhoods (from Pontcanna through to Cardiff Bay), multiple industries are thriving in Cardiff.

Cardiff as a city also offers an ample range of culture and arts and a myriad of things to fill your time with, whether it’s museums, restaurants, concerts or nature (both the seaside and mountain walks are an easy drive or bus ride away), Cardiff is quickly becoming a go-to destination for both young and experienced job-seekers looking for a more affordable city to live in.