Job Title: Accounts Assistant Industry: Manufacturing Location: Cwmbran Salary: Up to £28,000 (depending on experience) Hours: Flexible working hours available (full-time or part-time considered)

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join our finance team within a busy manufacturing environment in Cwmbran. This is a varied and hands-on role supporting the day-to-day finance function, with responsibility across sales ledger, purchase ledger, credit control, and reporting.

Working within manufacturing, you will liaise closely with operations, procurement, and sales teams to ensure accurate financial processing and timely reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Ledger

Raise and process sales invoices accurately and in a timely manner

Allocate customer receipts and reconcile accounts

Resolve invoice queries and discrepancies

Support month-end revenue reporting

Purchase Ledger

Process high-volume supplier invoices, including stock and overhead costs

Reconcile supplier statements

Prepare payment runs

Manage supplier queries and maintain strong relationships

Credit Control

Monitor aged debtors and proactively chase outstanding payments

Maintain strong customer relationships

Produce aged debt reports

Escalate ongoing issues where required

Reporting & Administration

Assist with monthly management accounts preparation

Support stock and cost reporting

Complete bank reconciliations

Maintain accurate financial records

Provide ad hoc financial reports as required

About You

Previous experience in a similar Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant role

Experience within manufacturing or a stock-based environment is advantageous

Strong understanding of sales ledger, purchase ledger, and credit control processes

Good working knowledge of accounting software and Excel

High attention to detail and strong organisational skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

AAT qualification (or studying towards) desirable but not essential

What's on Offer

Salary up to £28,000

Flexible working hours

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Exposure to a fast-paced manufacturing setting

Opportunity for development and progression