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.
The Role
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
About You
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
Work Pattern & Benefits
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