Assistant Accountant


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£37,000 to £40,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Swansea, SA11 3SU
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	18 Oct 2026

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Summary

Your new company

You will be joining a well-established and growing engineering and manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality and innovation. Following recent investment and continued expansion, the business is entering an exciting new phase of growth and is looking to strengthen its finance team with the appointment of an Assistant Accountant.This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful organisation where you'll gain exposure to management accounting, commercial finance and operational reporting within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Your new role

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in supporting the financial management of the business and contributing to the smooth running of the finance function across multiple entities.This is a varied, hands-on position offering exposure to management reporting, costing, financial analysis and month-end accounting activities.Your responsibilities will include:

Assisting with the production of monthly management accounts

Supporting and managing month-end close activities

Preparing profit and loss reports, balance sheet reconciliations and cash flow analysis

Supporting inventory, costing and work-in-progress reporting

Assisting with VAT returns and compliance requirements

Supporting payroll processes and payroll-related reporting

Completing reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records

Providing support across transactional finance activities where required

Assisting with reporting across multiple entities within the group

Supporting process improvements and finance projects as the business continues to grow

What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience within an Assistant Accountant, Management Accountant or similar finance position

Strong month-end and management accounts experience

Good understanding of reconciliations, accruals and prepayments

Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering or operational environment would be advantageous

Strong Excel and financial systems skills

Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively

Excellent communication and organisational skills

QualificationsApplications are welcomed from:

AAT Qualified candidates

Part-Qualified ACCA/CIMA candidates

Qualified Accountants

Qualified by Experience finance professionals

What you'll get in return

Salary of up to £40,000 depending on experience

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Friday: 8:00am - 3:30pm

Exposure to a broad range of accounting and reporting responsibilities

Supportive finance team and direct exposure to senior leadership

Opportunity to join a growing business during an exciting phase of expansion

Long-term career development opportunities

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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