Robert Half are exclusively recruiting an Assistant Accountant, based in Pontypool. This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading business, with a global presence. This opening is perfect for any aspiring accountant looking to take the next step in their career. This role offers a hybrid working model, with flexibility to support individual and business needs. As a new employee you will be expected to attend the office 4 days per week during their first 1-2 months to support onboarding and training. This will then transition to 1-2 days per week. Location: Pontypool (you will need a car to access the site) Job Title: Assistant Accountant Salary: £30,000 You will be part of a team of fifteen finance professionals who are responsible for assisting with the delivery of the following on a daily basis: Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and resolving reconciling items. Supporting the reduction of reconciling items through process improvements. Inputting data into accounting systems and supporting monthly financial close. Preparing monthly journals, including accruals and prepayments. Administering fixed asset transactions, including capitalisation, disposals, and depreciation. Processing payroll files and managing employee benefit schemes. Managing leasing entries and reconciling control accounts. Calculating provisions, including bad debt. Supporting monthly and yearly reporting in line with deadlines. Building strong relationships with finance contacts and maintaining a high standard of service. Contributing to compliance, process improvements, and value-added activities. Supporting internal and external audit requests. Tasks undertaken will vary from time to time to ensure the whole team experiences a broader range of activities and that there is adequate cross-training within the team. Your Profile: Experience of working within a Finance team Finance degree or equivalent. Understanding of financial controls and data protection regulations. Strong analytical skills and a problem-solving mindset. Intermediate Excel skills. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organisational and time management skills. Working knowledge of ERP software (desirable). Support for professional accountancy qualification (ACCA) available. What's on Offer: £30,000 study support Hybrid working Professional development opportunities, including ACCA study support. The chance to work within a supportive and forward-thinking finance team. If you are looking for a role where you can grow and make an impact within a collaborative and innovative environment, apply today 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: gb/en/privacy-notice.