Assistant Accountant

Job description

Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a permanent Management Accountant to join a fast paced private equity backed business in Newport

We are seeking a proactive Part-Qualified Management Accountant to join our fast-paced finance team. This role offers a unique blend of core management accounting, commercial analysis, and high-level exposure to board-level reporting. You will play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of our financial data while supporting the business through a period of PE-driven growth.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Month-End

• Management Accounts: Preparation and assistance with monthly management accounts, including prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations, and all relevant month-end tasks.
• Fixed Assets & Stock: Full ownership of Fixed Assets, including maintaining the register. Responsible for Creditors and Stock management, including weekly and month-end reporting.
• Ledger Management: Daily bank reconciliations, postings, and allocations to the AR/AP ledgers.
• Purchase Ledger Support: Ensuring all manual and 3-way match GRN invoices are processed accurately and timely, in accordance with company finance policies.

Reporting & Board Exposure

• Presentations: Assist in preparation and delivery of both Board presentations and Budget presentations.
• Group & International: Assisting with group consolidations and the management of International accounts.
• Cash Management: Managing the weekly payment run and providing essential assistance with cashflow forecasting.

Commercial Analysis & Budgeting

• Budgeting: Assisting with the preparation of annual budgets.
• Variance Analysis: Reviewing weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly spend with budget holders to analyse and report on spend vs. Variance.

Audit & Compliance

• Statutory Requirements: Assist in the preparation for Statutory returns and assisting in the year-end Statutory Audit.
• External Liaison: Assist with External Audits.

Candidate Profile

• Qualification: Currently studying towards ACCA or CIMA (Part-Qualified).
• Technical Skills: Strong ERP experience and advanced Excel skills.
• Communication: Confident in presenting financial data to senior leadership and collaborating with non-finance budget holders.

What We Offer

• Full study support package
• Exposure to Private Equity reporting cycles and high-level board interaction.
• Salary from £38,000 to £45,000
• Hybrid working-
• Company bonus scheme

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newport

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

07-05-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English