Accounts Assistant (Xero / Bookkeeping) – Progression Opportunity job at Cardiff Full Time

Accounts Assistant – Xero / Bookkeeping (Study Support, Progression Role)

Cardiff, CF3 2PZ (Fully Office-Based)

£29,000 – £32,000 per year

Full-time, permanent (40 hours per week)

We are a growing business seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant with strong Xero and bookkeeping skills to join our team at our Cardiff HQ.

This is not an entry-level role. Applicants must have hands-on experience with Xero and bookkeeping.

Key Responsibilities:

– Day-to-day bookkeeping and financial record maintenance

– Sales and purchase invoicing

– Bank reconciliations in Xero

– Supporting and taking ownership of payroll over time

– Month-end support and reporting

– Credit control and accounts receivable

– General finance administration

Requirements:

– Proven bookkeeping experience (essential)

– Hands-on experience using Xero (essential)

– Actively studying AAT Level 3/4 or ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent experience)

– Strong attention to detail and organisation

– Able to work independently and take ownership

Desirable:

– Payroll experience

– Experience in an SME / growing business

What We Offer:

– Clear progression to senior finance role

– Exposure to all areas of the finance function

– Study support (course fees, exam fees, study leave)

– Salary reviews linked to qualification progress

– Supportive, office-based team environment

If you meet the above criteria and are looking to progress your accounting career within a growing business, we would like to hear from you.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: £29,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Do you have hands-on experience using Xero? If yes, please describe the tasks you regularly perform (e.g. bank reconciliations, journals, VAT returns).
• Describe the steps you take to complete a bank reconciliation in Xero.
• What would you do if the bank balance in Xero does not match the bank statement?
• Tell us about a time you identified and corrected an error in financial records. What was the issue and how did you resolve it?
• What qualification are you currently studying, and what level are you at?
• What reports would you review at month-end and why?
• What experience do you have with payroll, and what checks are important when processing payroll?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Cardiff CF3 2PZ (required)

Work Location: In person