Accountant

Cardiff Permanent £30,000 - £45,000 per year View Job Description
This role is a hands-on accounting position responsible for managing day-to-day financial operations, including ledgers, reconciliations, payments, and reporting across multiple entities. It suits someone with practice or LLP experience who wants ownership of finance processes in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment.
  • Move from practice into a more operational, commercial environment
  • road, hands-on exposure across the full finance function

About Our Client



An established and growing financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Accountant to join its finance team. This is a hands-on role suited to candidates from an accountancy practice or LLP background who are comfortable managing end-to-end accounting processes in a fast-paced environment.

You will play a key role in supporting financial operations, maintaining strong controls, and ensuring accurate reporting across multiple entities.

Job Description



Financial Operations

  • Manage purchase and sales ledgers, along with bank reconciliations
  • Prepare journals, accruals, and prepayments
  • Process and oversee payment runs, including BACS, Faster Payments, and international transfers
  • Manage multi-currency transactions



Reporting & Reconciliation

  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies
  • Analyse aged debtors and creditors, providing clear commentary
  • Reconcile financial data across internal systems



Compliance & Controls

  • Support VAT return preparation and regulatory reporting
  • Maintain strong internal controls and finance procedures
  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness across accounts processes



Client & Account Management

  • Manage invoicing, statements, and credit control
  • Support debt recovery and maintain client account records



Team & Process Improvement

  • Support junior finance staff where required
  • Maintain and improve financial processes and documentation



Group Accounting

  • Assist with maintaining accounts across multiple entities

The Successful Applicant



Essential Requirements

  • Strong bookkeeping and financial accounting experience
  • Experience handling payments and bank processes
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership



Desirable

  • Experience with Xero or similar systems
  • Experience with multi-entity/group accounting

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Modern office environment with free parking
  • Exposure to broad finance responsibilities



Contact
Harrison Pugsley
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7015581
Phone number
+441179065132

Job summary

Job function
Banking & Financial Services
Subsector
Accountancy & Finance
Sector
Business Services
Location
Cardiff
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Harrison Pugsley
Consultant phone
+441179065132
Job reference
JN-052026-7015581