Assistant Accountant - Newport Urgently Required, Temporary approx. 3 months Hourly pay rate £12.50 - £14.50 Per Hour Holiday Pay An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Newport area for an Assistant Accountant. Reporting into the Financial Controller on a day to day basis you will be required to deal with a variety of tasks in order to ensure the smooth running of the finance department. The role is initially being offered on a temporary basis but there is a strong possibility for the successful candidate this could be extended. The role has arisen due to a restructure within the finance department and as a result my client is seeking a candidate for an immediate start. The suitable candidate will ideally be AAT qualified and studying towards the early stages of their professional ACCA/CIMA qualifications. My client will also consider applications from candidates who are Qualified by Experience and possess a strong technical background within accounts. Key responsibilities will include: 1) Maintenance of the sales ledger and all associated tasks along with credit control activities 2) Preparation of prepayments and accruals 3) Bank reconciliation 4) Fixed assets 5) Posting nominal journals and reconciling balance sheet and control accounts 6) Preparation of the month end management accounts 7) Assisting with the production of finance information for budgets, forecasts and year-end statutory information 8) Liaising with external auditors 9) Ad hoc projects as and when required by the Financial Controller 10) Sage 50 experience would be a distinct advantage The ideal candidate will possess strong Excel skills, intermediate/advanced level and be committed and dedicated to getting the job done. Previous exposure of working within a similar role would be highly beneficial. The role is working in a busy office environment therefore you must be able to prioritise your workload and ensure a high level of accuracy at all times. The suitable candidate will be pro-active in approach, enthusiastic and happy to roll up their sleeves and get involved with a variety of tasks. This organisation offers a friendly and stable working environment and the opportunity for a hands-on role. Therefore, if you are interested and free for work ASAP, please contact the office Now for further information.