Accounts Assistant – Xero / Bookkeeping (Study Support, Progression Role)
Cardiff, CF3 2PZ (Fully Office-Based)
£29,000 – £32,000 per year
Full-time, permanent (40 hours per week)
We are a growing business seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant with strong Xero and bookkeeping skills to join our team at our Cardiff HQ.
This is not an entry-level role. Applicants must have hands-on experience with Xero and bookkeeping.
Key Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day bookkeeping and financial record maintenance
- Sales and purchase invoicing
- Bank reconciliations in Xero
- Supporting and taking ownership of payroll over time
- Month-end support and reporting
- Credit control and accounts receivable
- General finance administration
Requirements:
- Proven bookkeeping experience (essential)
- Hands-on experience using Xero (essential)
- Actively studying AAT Level 3/4 or ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent experience)
- Strong attention to detail and organisation
- Able to work independently and take ownership
Desirable:
- Payroll experience
- Experience in an SME / growing business
What We Offer:
- Clear progression to senior finance role
- Exposure to all areas of the finance function
- Study support (course fees, exam fees, study leave)
- Salary reviews linked to qualification progress
- Supportive, office-based team environment
If you meet the above criteria and are looking to progress your accounting career within a growing business, we would like to hear from you.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £29,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you have hands-on experience using Xero? If yes, please describe the tasks you regularly perform (e.g. bank reconciliations, journals, VAT returns).
- Describe the steps you take to complete a bank reconciliation in Xero.
- What would you do if the bank balance in Xero does not match the bank statement?
- Tell us about a time you identified and corrected an error in financial records. What was the issue and how did you resolve it?
- What qualification are you currently studying, and what level are you at?
- What reports would you review at month-end and why?
- What experience do you have with payroll, and what checks are important when processing payroll?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Cardiff CF3 2PZ (required)
Work Location: In person
