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Assistant Accountant
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 27,000 - 29,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: SA1, Swansea, City and County of Swansea
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Assistant Accountant
Permanent
£28k circa
Swansea Office
Hybrid – 3 Days On-Site
Our client is a modern and fast-growing firm of Chartered Accountants who are looking for a capable and motivated Assistant Accountant to join their team. This job role will be a placement at one of their valued clients. This hybrid role typically involves three days per week on-site in Swansea office and two days remote.
This is a hands-on opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function for an ambitious business, while receiving expert guidance and support from our clients leadership, including direct input from the Managing Partner, a former Big 4 Chartered Accountant.
Why Join?
Our client performs differently. They are a firm of Chartered Accountants built around transparency, agility, and smart advisory. They combine deep technical capability with modern cloud-based tools and a people-first approach.
What sets them apart:
* Led by a former Big 4 accountant, bringing top-tier knowledge to growing businesses
* Digital-first, client-centric culture, they embrace technology to work smarter, not harder
* Supportive team that values autonomy, personal growth, and work-life balance
* Real progression opportunities, they invest in our people and back their potential
The Role
As the on-site finance lead, you will be responsible for managing the client’s internal finance operations and acting as a key liaison between the Swansea based client and your Managing Partner and the wider group.
This role suits someone who enjoys autonomy, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and values the backing of a professional team with deep technical knowledge.
Essential skills and experience
* AAT qualified (or qualified by experience)
* 2+ years in a finance or accountancy role
* Solid experience using Xero
* Able to manage a busy finance function independently
* Confident communicator, comfortable consulting with internal and external stakeholders
* Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee the day-to-day running of the finance function
* Raise and manage sales invoices, customer accounts, and WIP tracking
* Manage credit control processes and debtor management
* Monitor and track staff hours for payroll reporting
* Maintain accurate bookkeeping records in Xero
* Support the preparation of management accounts and reporting packs
* Function as a financial gatekeeper between the client, your Managing Partner and group stakeholdersBefore You Apply
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