Assistant Accountant

Recruiter
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Location
Caerphilly
Salary
£36,500 per year
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Not Specified
Working arrangement
Hybrid working
First listed by Ontap
26 September 2026
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Job description

Your new company

You will be joining a leading international organisation operating across multiple sectors and serving customers throughout the UK and internationally. With a strong reputation for innovation, sustainability and operational excellence, the business continues to invest heavily in its people, systems and future growth.Due to continued expansion within the finance function, they are looking to appoint an Accountant to join their high-performing finance team based in Caerphilly.This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their management accounting career within a structured environment that offers genuine progression opportunities, study support and exposure to a large multi-site operation.Your new role

Working as part of a large finance team and reporting into senior finance leadership, you will support multiple operational sites and play an important role in delivering accurate financial reporting and business insight.This is a hands-on accounting position with a strong focus on month-end reporting, balance sheet integrity, financial analysis and stakeholder support.Your responsibilities will include:

Preparing monthly management accounts and variance analysis
Producing site and business unit financial reports
Processing journals, accruals and prepayments
Completing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining financial controls
Supporting month-end and year-end accounting processes
Working alongside operational teams to understand financial performance
Supporting financial reporting across multiple UK locations
Analysing costs, overheads and operational performance
Assisting with budgeting and forecasting activities
Supporting process improvement initiatives and finance transformation projects
Working closely with senior accountants and finance leadership on ad hoc reporting requirements

What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience within a Management Accountant, Assistant Management Accountant or Financial Accountant position
Strong month-end and management accounting experience
Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations
Good understanding of accruals, prepayments and journals
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems
Ability to analyse and interpret financial information
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Confident communication skills with the ability to work with non-finance stakeholders

Desirable

Manufacturing, operational or stock accounting exposure
Experience supporting multiple business units or locations
Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or Qualified by Experience
Experience within a shared service or large corporate environment

What you'll get in return

Salary up to £36,500
Discretionary annual bonus
Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
Study support following probation
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Life assurance and income protection
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Genuine progression opportunities into Senior Accountant, Lead Accountant and wider finance leadership positions
Opportunity to join a large, structured finance team with excellent long-term career prospects

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV, or contact William Loring at Hays Accountancy & Finance for a confidential discussion.If this role isn't quite right for you but you're considering a move, please get in touch to discuss other opportunities across South Wales.

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