Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation of year-end statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
- Maintain accurate bookkeeping records using accounting software such as Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks.
- Prepare and process sales and purchase invoices.
- Perform bank reconciliations and ledger reconciliations.
- Assist with the preparation and submission of VAT returns.
- Support the preparation of management accounts for clients.
- Maintain and reconcile petty cash records.
- Assist with month-end and year-end financial procedures.
Payroll Duties
- Process weekly, fortnightly, or monthly payrolls for multiple clients.
- Maintain and update employee payroll records.
- Issue payslips and payroll reports to clients and employees.
- Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and statutory payroll requirements.
- Process RTI submissions, pensions contributions, and payroll deductions.
- Respond to payroll queries from clients and staff.
Administrative & Client Support
- Liaise with clients regarding financial or payroll queries.
- Maintain organised client files and financial records.
- Assist senior accountants with ad-hoc accounting and administrative tasks.
- Ensure work is completed accurately and within deadlines.
Skills & Experience
- Experience in accounts, bookkeeping, or payroll (practice experience desirable).
- Knowledge of accounting software such as Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks.
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Good communication and client service skills.
- Experience of working in practice.
Qualifications (Typical)
- AAT qualified or studying AAT/ACCA/ACA, or qualified by experience.
- GCSEs including Maths and English.
Salary will be dependant on experience.
The role will be at our office on Whitchurch Road.
Working hours: Monday to Friday. 9am to 5pm. 37.5 hours.
No recruiters please and strictly only applications via Indeed will be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £24,785.00-£26,500.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Are you able to commute to our office in Cardiff?
- Are you able to work 37.5 hours per week?
- Do you have previous experience of working in an accounts practice?
Work Location: In person
