Job Description

Company Overview

We're a well-established South Wales accountancy practice entering an exciting new phase of growth and transformation. We pride ourselves on combining professionalism with a personal touch, offering bespoke, high-quality advice and a genuinely supportive service to our clients.

From our central office in Bridgend, our close-knit team combines technical expertise with warmth and personality. We're passionate about doing things properly - taking pride in our work, solving problems for clients, and supporting each other to succeed.

As we grow, we're looking for a confident, hands-on, and experienced accountant to help drive our next chapter. Someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, leading by example, and supporting others to succeed.

The Role

This is a newly created position designed to strengthen our company and support the Senior Leadership Team in delivering outstanding client work. You'll manage a wide range of clients, mentor a junior colleague, and play a key role in maintaining smooth operations and high standards across the practice.

We're looking for someone who's technically strong, dependable, and proactive; someone who thrives in an evolving environment and takes real pride in their work. This is a hands-on role where you'll make an immediate impact and help shape how we grow.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a wide portfolio of clients, providing accurate, timely, and proactive advice.

Prepare and review year-end accounts, corporation tax returns, and personal tax returns.

Support and mentor a junior team member, helping them progress.

Liaise closely with Senior Leadership Team to manage workflow, priorities, and deadlines.

Handle client queries across bookkeeping, tax, and software.

Ensure compliance with industry standards (money laundering, quality assurance, etc.).

Contribute to continuous improvement and process efficiency across the practice.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

5+ years' experience in practice.

Excellent communication and client relationship skills.

Confident with Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word, Teams).

Working knowledge of Sage, QuickBooks, and Xero.

Self-motivated, reliable, and keen to take ownership and get things done.

Desirable:

ICAEW / ACCA-qualified

Strong technical understanding of accounts for small, owner-managed businesses.

Experience mentoring junior team members.

Interest in improving systems and workflows.

Experience with payroll management and/or HMRC enquiries.

What We Offer

Highly competitive salary

Pension scheme

Company laptop

32 days' annual leave, plus up to 2 additional days for continuous service

Christmas closure means guaranteed time off over the holidays

Continued professional development

Hybrid working potential, (post first 6 weeks in office)

A genuine opportunity to help shape the next stage of our journey

Why Join Us

We're entering an exciting new phase focused on growth, quality, and culture. You'll join a small, ambitious team where your voice matters, your work makes a difference, and your ideas will help shape our future.

Don't meet every single requirement? We'd still love to hear from you! We believe great talent comes in many forms, and your unique experience might be just what we need. If you're looking for a role that combines professional challenge with a genuinely supportive environment, send us your CV today.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 42,000.00-47,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bridgend CF31 3PL