Robert Half Ltd are working with a growing manufacturing business based in Cardiff to recruit an ambitious Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in a supportive environment, with clear progression prospects over the next 2-3 years. The Role Reporting directly to the CFO, you will act as a key member of the finance team, supporting both day-to-day accounting and project work. The role is varied and hands-on, offering exposure to management accounts, stock control, and financial analysis.Key responsibilities include:<ul data-start="775" data-end="1178"><li data-start="775" data-end="833">Assisting with month-end close and management accounts</li><li data-start="834" data-end="881">Accruals, prepayments, and journal postings</li><li data-end="947" data-start="882">Stock reconciliations, valuations, and supporting stock takes</li><li data-end="1005" data-start="948">Maintaining the fixed asset register and depreciation</li><li data-end="1049" data-start="1006">Supporting sales reporting and analysis</li><li data-end="1126" data-start="1050">Ad hoc project work focused on process improvement and cost efficiencies</li><li data-start="1127" data-end="1178">Providing wider support across the finance team</li></ul> Your Profile <ul data-end="1556" data-start="1228"><li data-end="1337" data-start="1228">Have AAT qualifications (or be working towards), or be a graduate with some accounting experience</li><li data-start="1338" data-end="1425">Be proactive, eager to learn, and looking to grow into a more senior role over time</li><li data-end="1498" data-start="1426">Demonstrate strong attention to detail and good communication skills</li><li data-end="1556" data-start="1499">Be comfortable working in a dynamic, growing business</li></ul>Experience is valued more than formal qualifications - the right personality and ambition are key. What's on Offer? <ul data-end="1956" data-start="1678"><li data-start="1678" data-end="1730">Salary up to £30,000 depending on experience</li><li data-end="1757" data-start="1731">Full study support</li><li data-start="1758" data-end="1797">Hybrid working - 1 day WFH per week</li><li data-end="1850" data-start="1798">Flexible hours (core 9-5, adaptable around this)</li><li data-end="1888" data-start="1851">Discretionary annual bonus scheme</li><li data-end="1913" data-start="1889">Cycle-to-work scheme</li><li data-start="1914" data-end="1956">Clear career progression opportunities</li></ul>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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS4yNzg4MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">

Cardiff, Cardiff
remote
Permanent
26000 - 30000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half Ltd are working with a growing manufacturing business based in Cardiff to recruit an ambitious Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in a supportive environment, with clear progression prospects over the next 2-3 years. The Role Reporting directly to the CFO, you will act as a key member of the finance team, supporting both day-to-day accounting and project work. The role is varied and hands-on, offering exposure to management accounts, stock control, and financial analysis.Key responsibilities include:<ul data-start="775" data-end="1178"><li data-start="775" data-end="833">Assisting with month-end close and management accounts</li><li data-start="834" data-end="881">Accruals, prepayments, and journal postings</li><li data-end="947" data-start="882">Stock reconciliations, valuations, and supporting stock takes</li><li data-end="1005" data-start="948">Maintaining the fixed asset register and depreciation</li><li data-end="1049" data-start="1006">Supporting sales reporting and analysis</li><li data-end="1126" data-start="1050">Ad hoc project work focused on process improvement and cost efficiencies</li><li data-start="1127" data-end="1178">Providing wider support across the finance team</li></ul> Your Profile <ul data-end="1556" data-start="1228"><li data-end="1337" data-start="1228">Have AAT qualifications (or be working towards), or be a graduate with some accounting experience</li><li data-start="1338" data-end="1425">Be proactive, eager to learn, and looking to grow into a more senior role over time</li><li data-end="1498" data-start="1426">Demonstrate strong attention to detail and good communication skills</li><li data-end="1556" data-start="1499">Be comfortable working in a dynamic, growing business</li></ul>Experience is valued more than formal qualifications - the right personality and ambition are key. What's on Offer? <ul data-end="1956" data-start="1678"><li data-start="1678" data-end="1730">Salary up to £30,000 depending on experience</li><li data-end="1757" data-start="1731">Full study support</li><li data-start="1758" data-end="1797">Hybrid working - 1 day WFH per week</li><li data-end="1850" data-start="1798">Flexible hours (core 9-5, adaptable around this)</li><li data-end="1888" data-start="1851">Discretionary annual bonus scheme</li><li data-end="1913" data-start="1889">Cycle-to-work scheme</li><li data-start="1914" data-end="1956">Clear career progression opportunities</li></ul>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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS4yNzg4MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2025-09-05T16:05:35Z