Accounts Assistant in Barry - Yolk Recruitment Ltd

?? Job Advert: Accounts Assistant - Specialist Accountancy Practice (NFP & Charities)
Location: Just outside Cardiff (with potential hybrid working if required)
Employment Type: [Full-time / Part-time]

About the Firm
Our client is a long-established and highly respected accountancy practice dedicated exclusively to supporting Not-for-Profit organisations and charities. With a reputation for integrity, accuracy and exceptional service, they provide specialist financial expertise that helps mission-driven organisations thrive.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join their friendly, values-led team based just outside Cardiff.

As a Bookkeeper, you will play a key part in delivering high-quality bookkeeping and financial support to a portfolio of NFP and charity clients. This is a rewarding position for someone who enjoys meaningful work and wants to support organisations making a real social impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing day-to-day bookkeeping tasks for multiple clients

• Managing accounts payable and receivable

• Reconciling bank and control accounts

• Preparing monthly and quarterly financial reports

• Supporting client queries and maintaining excellent relationships

• Assisting with year-end preparation and audit support

• Ensuring compliance with charity accounting standards and best practice

Essential:

• Proven bookkeeping experience (practice experience advantageous)

• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping

• Good working knowledge of cloud accounting software (e.g., Xero, Sage, QuickBooks)

• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills

• Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines

• Genuine interest in the Non-Profit/Charity sector

Desirable:

• Experience working with charity clients or fund-based accounting

• AAT qualification (or equivalent), or working towards it

Our client offers a supportive and people-focused environment with excellent work-life balance.

Benefits include:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Dependants leave: Up to 2 weeks contractually for unwell children (direct bloodline)

• Sick pay: Up to 1-2 months

• Maternity & paternity leave in line with policy

• Pension: Up to 6% matched

• Supportive, friendly culture with long-standing team members

• Opportunity to work with purpose-driven organisations making a positive impact