Accounts Assistant
| Posting date: | 11 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £26,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 December 2025 |
| Location: | Newcastle Emlyn, Wales, SA38 9AJ |
| Company: | Perfect Placement UK Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 58442914 |
Summary
We are currently seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant on behalf of our client, a reputable family-run multi-site car dealer group across South West Wales. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly team in Newcastle Emlyn, offering career development and growth within a well-established business.
Benefits:
- Competitive starting salary up to £26,000 per annum, dependent on experience and current earnings
- Full support and training, including pathways to AAT qualification
- Workplace pension scheme
- 20 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, increasing after five years’ service by three days
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing family-run group
- Monday to Friday working hours, 9:00am to 5:30pm, with a 30-minute lunch break
- This Accounts Assistant role offers excellent career progression opportunities, supporting your growth within the company.
Duties:
- Process a high volume of invoices efficiently and accurately
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve payment discrepancies
- Prepare and execute electronic transfers and payments
- Assist with month-end closing procedures
- Maintain precise records of all accounts payable transactions
- The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for processing invoices and supporting month-end procedures.
- Correspond with vendors regarding payment inquiries
- Support other accounting functions as required within the team
Specification:
- Proven experience in a similar Accounts Payable or Accounts Assistant role
- Proximity to Newcastle Emlyn for easy commute
- Strong IT skills with good attention to detail and organisation
- Methodical approach to work and a team-oriented attitude
- Experience in the motor industry or with SAGE 50 software is advantageous but not essential
- A valid UK driving licence with minimal points, as occasional site travel may be required
This position as the Accounts Assistant presents a well-rounded opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and expanding family business. If you meet the criteria and are eager to contribute to a vibrant team, we welcome your application.
For more information or to apply, please contact Harry Thaxton-Woodcock at Perfect Placement.
Benefits:
- Competitive starting salary up to £26,000 per annum, dependent on experience and current earnings
- Full support and training, including pathways to AAT qualification
- Workplace pension scheme
- 20 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, increasing after five years’ service by three days
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing family-run group
- Monday to Friday working hours, 9:00am to 5:30pm, with a 30-minute lunch break
- This Accounts Assistant role offers excellent career progression opportunities, supporting your growth within the company.
Duties:
- Process a high volume of invoices efficiently and accurately
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve payment discrepancies
- Prepare and execute electronic transfers and payments
- Assist with month-end closing procedures
- Maintain precise records of all accounts payable transactions
- The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for processing invoices and supporting month-end procedures.
- Correspond with vendors regarding payment inquiries
- Support other accounting functions as required within the team
Specification:
- Proven experience in a similar Accounts Payable or Accounts Assistant role
- Proximity to Newcastle Emlyn for easy commute
- Strong IT skills with good attention to detail and organisation
- Methodical approach to work and a team-oriented attitude
- Experience in the motor industry or with SAGE 50 software is advantageous but not essential
- A valid UK driving licence with minimal points, as occasional site travel may be required
This position as the Accounts Assistant presents a well-rounded opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and expanding family business. If you meet the criteria and are eager to contribute to a vibrant team, we welcome your application.
For more information or to apply, please contact Harry Thaxton-Woodcock at Perfect Placement.