Accounts Assistant

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