Due to expansion, our client based inCardiff gate are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis. You will assist the Senior Management Accountant in preparing the management accounts alongside performing the payments and receipting processes on behalf of a Client as part of a small team. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced assistant accountants to join this utilities company while they experience this period of growth. With potential for progression, this is a careerbuilding incentive rather than a stopgap You will also support the Head of Energy Bureau in managing the Clients reporting expectations in terms of billing, portfolio management reporting and analytics. Main responsibilities of the assistant accountant: - Maintain the financial books and records - Perform sales and purchase invoicing - Payment processing and administration - Assist in the preparation of management accounts in line with the relevant accounting policies - Month end prepayment and accrual calculations - Preparing journals for review - Preparation and assistance with supporting schedules - Assist in the production of balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variance - Undertake financial analysis and production of supporting financial and nonfinancial reports - Liaising with other Group Finance functions to ensure accuracy and completeness in reporting - Assist the Senior Management Accountant with the implementation of process improvements - Undertaking financial administration - Assist in the preparation of the annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards and provision of assistance with the annual audit process - Ensuring HMRC requirements and deadlines are met - Support and deputise the Head of Energy Bureau as appropriate Benefits of the Assistant Accountant: - £1925k salary - Onsite parking - The opportunity to work in an expanding organisation - Modern Offices - Just off M4 (easily accessible) - Office hours - No weekends If you think this is the perfect opportunity for you, then APPLY NOW Red Recruitment (Agency) REDCF