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