Account Manager
Bridgewater Recruitment Group - Cardiff, Cardiff
£30,000 to £32,000 a year
PermanentFull time
A specialist technical sales and distribution business is looking for a confident Account Manager to join their team in Cardiff. This is a varied role combining account management, customer service and some proactive sales activity, with the opportunity to build long-term relationships with a portfolio of customers. You'll be joining a highly respected business that is part of a £1 billion turnover group, with an established reputation across the UK. The company specialises in HVAC, Electrical and Process Controls and Automation, supplying products that help regulate, monitor and measure energy, liquids and gases across a range of applications. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a sales background who is interested in developing their knowledge of technical products. You don't need to be highly technical already, a positive attitude, commercial approach and willingness to learn are more important. Role Responsibilities As an Account Manager, you will be: Managing and developing existing customer accounts Building strong, long-term relationships with customers Understanding customer requirements and recommending suitable products Handling customer enquiries, quotations and orders Identifying opportunities to increase sales within existing accounts Making some limited outbound calls Working with suppliers and internal teams to support customers Developing your knowledge of a specialist technical product range Rewards As an Account Manager, you will receive: A starting salary of £30,000 - £32,000 An uncapped profit share bonus Membership of the company's excellent pension scheme Full internal training and supplier training days to build your product knowledge Opportunities to attend professional sales training courses A stable, permanent role within a successful and growing business A friendly, supportive and collaborative team environment Requirements We're looking for someone with previous sales or account management experience, ideally within wholesale, distribution or another B2B environment. Technical sales experience would be advantageous, but isn't essential. An interest in technical products and the ability to learn and understand product applications is more important. You'll need to be: Confident and comfortable speaking with customers Good at building relationships Commercially aware and motivated by sales Organised and able to manage multiple accounts Positive, proactive and keen to learn Interested in developing your technical and sales knowledge Think you have what it takes? Apply today to find out more!
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Account Manager
Bridgewater Recruitment Group - Cardiff, Cardiff
£30,000 to £32,000 a year
PermanentFull time
A specialist technical sales and distribution business is looking for a confident Account Manager to join their team in Cardiff. This is a varied role combining account management, customer service and some proactive sales activity, with the opportunity to build long-term relationships with a portfolio of customers. You'll be joining a highly respected business that is part of a £1 billion turnover group, with an established reputation across the UK. The company specialises in HVAC, Electrical and Process Controls and Automation, supplying products that help regulate, monitor and measure energy, liquids and gases across a range of applications. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a sales background who is interested in developing their knowledge of technical products. You don't need to be highly technical already, a positive attitude, commercial approach and willingness to learn are more important. Role Responsibilities As an Account Manager, you will be: Managing and developing existing customer accounts Building strong, long-term relationships with customers Understanding customer requirements and recommending suitable products Handling customer enquiries, quotations and orders Identifying opportunities to increase sales within existing accounts Making some limited outbound calls Working with suppliers and internal teams to support customers Developing your knowledge of a specialist technical product range Rewards As an Account Manager, you will receive: A starting salary of £30,000 - £32,000 An uncapped profit share bonus Membership of the company's excellent pension scheme Full internal training and supplier training days to build your product knowledge Opportunities to attend professional sales training courses A stable, permanent role within a successful and growing business A friendly, supportive and collaborative team environment Requirements We're looking for someone with previous sales or account management experience, ideally within wholesale, distribution or another B2B environment. Technical sales experience would be advantageous, but isn't essential. An interest in technical products and the ability to learn and understand product applications is more important. You'll need to be: Confident and comfortable speaking with customers Good at building relationships Commercially aware and motivated by sales Organised and able to manage multiple accounts Positive, proactive and keen to learn Interested in developing your technical and sales knowledge Think you have what it takes? Apply today to find out more!
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Farming & Countryside Development and Delivery Manager
Government Recruitment Service - Cardiff
£35,895 to £38,192 a year
PermanentFull time
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for farmers and working collaboratively across government to deliver meaningful change? Are you an organised and proactive project professional who thrives on building relationships and driving continuous improvement? If so, we would love to hear from you! The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued, have a voice and can be their authentic selves. We value difference and diversity, because it helps us be more innovative and make better decisions. We are dedicated to being an inclusive employer, offering equitable opportunities for all individuals. Our goal is to build a diverse workforce, and we hope to attract applications from all backgrounds and underrepresented groups. The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), an executive agency of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), is seeking a Development and Delivery Manager to join its Regulatory Affairs, Compliance and Enforcement (RACE) department. RACE supports APHA's role as a national regulator, helping to safeguard animal, plant, bee and public health through effective regulation, compliance and enforcement, while maintaining the UK's biosecurity. We have an interesting opportunity within the RACE department as a Development and Delivery Manager to provide support, development and management to a wide variety of projects across the Defra’s Farming Directorate. This role supports the delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects across Defra's Farming Directorate and APHA transformation programmes. Working closely with Defra's Farming, Innovation and Regulatory Services team, the postholder will help improve farmer engagement, strengthen collaboration across Defra Arm's-Length Bodies (ALBs), and identify opportunities to improve regulatory services and reduce burdens on farmers and land managers. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Supporting projects to improve engagement and communication with farmers through written, digital and face-to-face channels Producing and analysing management information to support reporting, business planning and performance management Supporting the Delivering Sustainable Future transformation programme through customer insight and service improvement activities Coordinating joint training, continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities and collaborative initiatives across Defra ALBs Promoting and supporting data-sharing initiatives, including the Eyes and Ears app and other tools that improve operational effectiveness Contributing to the development and implementation of Defra's Joint Service Improvement Plan Representing APHA at regional Field Officer Forums, building relationships and identifying opportunities for improvement and collaboration Providing flexible support to wider APHA transformation projects as required
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Deputy Management Accountant
Government Recruitment Service
£35,663 to £35,663 a year
PermanentFull time
Would you like to work with the UK’s only national emergency service that has a variety of contracts and commercial arrangements with the associated complex accounting treatments for our helicopter and aviation services? Do you have strong experience managing month-end and year-end processes? You will play a key role in ensuring smooth and timely financial reporting cycles, supporting the delivery of accurate and reliable financial information in line with agreed deadlines. Do you have experience of finance in IT or estates environment? If so, we’d love to hear from you! The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is seeking a Deputy Management Accountant within the The Management Accounting team is part of the Strategic Finance team, sat within the Corporate Services Directorate. Strategic Finance is responsible for managing the medium-term financial plans of the Agency and ensuring that its c. £500m total budget is deployed in an efficient and value for money way. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King’s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Read more in the Benefits section below! Find out more about what it's like working at: Maritime and Coastguard Agency - Department for Transport Careers As the Deputy Management Accountant’s you will ensure ensure the smooth running of month end and year end activities, along with ad hoc financial support. Linking in with the Finance Business Partners, to support them with their responsibilities. Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to: Responsible for month end and year end processes and reporting, ensuring a smooth process in line with agreed timetables. Undertake all month end activities, including but not limited to identifying, preparing and posting journals, reviewing and identifying potential missing accruals and prepayments, pay models, sense checking forecasts and assisting stakeholders with explanation of variances. Ensure the integrity of transactions on financial systems, ensuring good controls and checks are in place to maintain accuracy. As required analyse financial and non-financial data, to determine trends, correlations and other statistical information which impact business decisions. Ensure in line with the MCA’s Business Plan. Support Finance Business Partners in providing explanations for significant changes in budget, forecast and actuals; provide updates on issues, risks and opportunities to senior managers. Produce high-quality monthly finance reports and support Finance Business Partners in preparing insightful management information for senior managers. To gain an in-depth working knowledge of the MCA and build strong relationships with stakeholders across the Agency, including non-finance staff and budget holders. For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.
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Farming and Countryside Development, Delivery and Compliance Manager
Government Recruitment Service - Cardiff
£44,052 to £48,168 a year
PermanentFull time
Are you passionate about improving services, compliance and outcomes for the farming community? Are you motivated by leading collaborative change across APHA, Defra and the wider regulatory network? If so, we would love to hear from you! The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued, have a voice and can be their authentic selves. We value difference and diversity, because it helps us be more innovative and make better decisions. We are dedicated to being an inclusive employer, offering equitable opportunities for all individuals. Our goal is to build a diverse workforce, and we hope to attract applications from all backgrounds and underrepresented groups. The APHA Farming and Countryside Development, Delivery and Compliance Manager is responsible for identifying and delivering opportunities to improve the regulatory system by working collaboratively with policy teams, other regulators, the farming community and Defra partners. The role focuses on improving engagement, communication and compliance through a joint service improvement approach, while ensuring APHA contributes proactively to regulatory reform and the Delivering Sustainable Future (DSF) transformation programme. The postholder will lead the development and implementation of Defra Farming Directorate's Farming, Innovation and Regulatory Services workstream, overseeing projects that explore alternative approaches to regulation, compliance and enforcement. The role also involves engaging with frontline inspectors and stakeholders to improve customer experience and operational effectiveness. Key Responsibilities to include: Leading projects across Defra agencies to improve engagement with farmers and establish best practice in written and verbal communications Working closely with the APHA Delivering Sustainable Future programme to gather and utilise customer insight to inform service improvements Supporting joint learning and development initiatives across Defra regulators, identifying opportunities for shared training, particularly in generic and interpersonal skills Managing and promoting the use of the Eyes and Ears app, identifying opportunities to improve its effectiveness and uptake Leading APHA's participation in Regional Field Officer Forum pilots, working with Defra regulators to expand the initiative and deliver positive outcomes Contributing to the development and delivery of the Defra Joint Service Improvement Plan, including implementation of data-sharing and geospatial improvement initiatives Evaluating current regulatory practices and identify opportunities to strengthen engagement with the farming community and improve compliance outcomes Line managing the Farming and Countryside Delivery Manager (HEO) Providing management oversight of Regulatory Affairs,Compliance and Enforcement (RACE) team compliance functions and associated teams where required
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Accounts Senior
Bowen Eldridge Recruitment - Cardiff
£35,000 to £45,000 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
A friendly and modern Cardiff-based Accountancy Practice is seeking an experienced Accounts Senior to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Accountant who values variety, client contact, and a clear path to progression. Based in Cardiff, this permanent position offers a collaborative working environment, on-site benefits, and a defined route to Client Manager level after approximately six months.
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Accounts Executive
Derive Care - Cardiff
from £12.75 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Title: Accounts Executive Department: Accounts Reports To: Manager Location: Derive Care Ltd. Salary: Job Summary: The Accounts Executive will be responsible for managing the financial operations of the care agency, ensuring accuracy in invoicing, payroll processing, tax compliance, and financial reporting. The role involves maintaining financial records, preparing budgets, managing client contracts, and ensuring compliance with HMRC and CQC financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in accounting, bookkeeping, and financial management within the healthcare or care sector. Key Responsibilities: 1. Financial Management & Reporting prepare and maintain accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including profit and loss statements and balance sheets. Assist in budget planning, forecasting, and cost control strategies to support agency growth. Conduct financial analysis to improve operational efficiency and profitability. 2. Client Contracts & Billing • Draft, review, and manage financial agreements with clients receiving care services. Ensure all contracts comply with company policies and regulatory requirements. Generate and issue invoices for care services, ensuring accuracy and timely payments. Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding payments. 3. Payroll Processing & Staff Payments • Collaborate with accountant to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for caregivers and office staff. process employee salaries, deductions, tax contributions, and pension payments. Ensure compliance with HMRC payroll tax regulations, including PAYE and NIC contributions. 4. Tax Compliance & HMRC Reporting • Prepare and discuss with accountant VAT retuns, PAYE reports, and corporation tax filings in compliance with HMRC regulations. Ensure timely and accurate completion of annual financial reports and tax filings. Assist with tax audits and respond to HMRC inquiries. Stay updated on changes in UK tax laws and financial regulations affecting the care sector. 5. Accounts payable & Bank Reconciliation • process accounts payable, ensuring timely payments to suppliers and care staff. • Perform monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy in financial records. • Maintain an organized system for tracking expenses and transactions. 6. Compliance & Internal Auditing • Ensure financial records comply with CQC and HMRC regulations. • Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate documentation. • Implement financial policies and best practices for efficient financial management. Qualifications & Requirements: Education: Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Experience: Prior experience in accounting, finance, or bookkeeping (preferably in a care agency or healthcare setting). Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software, company application (Nourish) and Microsoft Excel. Attention to Detail: Strong numerical and analytical skills with a high level of accuracy. Time Management: Ability to manage multiple financial tasks and meet strict deadlines. Knowledge of UK Tax Regulations: Understanding of PAYE, VAT, corporation tax, and HMRC filing requirements. Desirable: Familiarity with CQC/CIW financial requirements for care agencies. Experience handling client contracts and service agreements. Knowledge of pension schemes and payroll tax laws.
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Accounts Senior
Brook Street - Cardiff, Cardiff
£40,000 to £45,000 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Brook Street is delighted to be supporting a growing, modern accountancy practice in North Cardiff as they expand their team. Due to sustained growth and a rising portfolio of SME clients, they are seeking a fully qualified ACA/ACCA Accounts Senior to join their team, with clear pathway to Client Manager within the first 6 months of employment This role is ideal for someone who enjoys client interaction, ownership of work, and progression - with a clear pathway towards a Client Manager position. ⭐ What's on Offer £35,000-£45,000 DOE 28 days holiday + birthday off CPD support (training + professional subscriptions) Free on‑site gym Free parking + short walk Option for private medical insurance Friendly, supportive team culture Genuine progression to Client Manager within 6 months The Role You'll play a key part in supporting a busy director and helping the practice continue its growth trajectory. The position starts office‑based, with hybrid flexibility available once settled. Typical responsibilities include: Preparing year‑end accounts for limited companies Producing corporation tax and self‑assessment returns Reviewing work from junior team members Acting as a main point of contact for clients Spotting tax planning and advisory opportunities Ensuring compliance deadlines are met Supporting workflow improvements and promoting cloud‑based systems Contributing to a collaborative, team‑focused environment About You ACA or ACCA fully qualified Minimum 3 years PQE in practice (or QBE at Accounts Senior level) Strong experience with SMEs / owner‑managed businesses Excellent attention to detail and review capability Confident communicator who enjoys client‑facing work Proficient in Xero (experience with practice management systems beneficial) No audit experience required Why This Role? This is a brilliant opportunity to join a practice where your expertise genuinely shapes the service delivered. With new clients onboarding and the director's workload increasing, the successful candidate will have the chance to take ownership, build relationships, and grow with the business. Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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Assistant Accountant
Hays Specialist Recruitment - Cardiff, Cardiff
£32,000 to £38,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Your new company You will be joining a well-established and growing engineering business based in Cardiff, recognised for delivering high-quality products and services across a range of specialist sectors.With continued investment, increasing demand and an expanding project pipeline, the business is looking to strengthen its finance team with the appointment of an Assistant Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive environment where you'll gain exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities while working closely with senior finance stakeholders.Your new role Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider finance team, you will play a key role in supporting the production of financial information, maintaining strong financial controls and ensuring the accuracy of day-to-day accounting activities.This is a varied role offering exposure to management accounts, reconciliations, reporting and operational finance, making it ideal for someone looking to continue progressing their finance career.Your responsibilities will include: Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts Completing balance sheet and control account reconciliations Preparing journals, accruals and prepayments Supporting month-end and year-end accounting processes Assisting with budgeting and forecasting activities Producing financial reports and analysis for management Monitoring project and operational costs Supporting cashflow reporting and expenditure analysis Maintaining fixed asset records and supporting capital expenditure reporting Assisting with audit preparation and responding to finance queries Supporting process improvement initiatives across the finance function Working closely with operational stakeholders to provide financial insight and support What you'll need to succeed Previous experience within an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant or Finance Officer position Strong understanding of reconciliations, journals and month-end processes Good working knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping Strong Microsoft Excel skills Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Strong communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders across the business Desirable AAT qualified or actively studying ACCA/CIMA Experience supporting management accounts Exposure to budgeting and forecasting Experience working within engineering, manufacturing or project-led environments Experience using ERP or integrated finance systems What you'll get in return Salary of £32,000 - £38,000 per annum Hybrid working arrangements Company pension scheme Supportive and collaborative finance team Ongoing training and development Exposure to management accounting and commercial finance Long-term career development opportunities Opportunity to join a growing and successful engineering organisation What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click "Apply Now" to submit your CV, or contact William Loring at Hays Accountancy & Finance for a confidential discussion.If this role isn't quite right for you but you're considering a move, please feel free to get in touch to discuss other opportunities across South Wales. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
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Chartered Accountancy Internship
JAMESY7 LTD - Cardiff, Mid Glamorgan
On-siteTemporaryFull time
JAMES Y7 LTD is seeking motivated individuals for paid accountancy internships at our Cardiff and Edinburgh branches. This opportunity is suitable for recent graduates developing a career in accountancy who want practical experience in financial reporting, taxation and client accounting services. You will support accounting assignments under supervision, developing your technical knowledge, professional judgement and understanding of working with business and individual clients. UK and Overseas Applicants — One-Year Internship Sponsorship. JAMES Y7 LTD welcomes applications from candidates based in the UK or overseas. Where required, JAMES Y7 LTD will seek to arrange visa sponsorship for the successful applicant for a one-year (12-month) internship through an authorised Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) scheme sponsor. Sponsorship is subject to the applicant’s eligibility, approval of the placement and a successful visa application. Applicants already in the UK who require sponsorship must meet the relevant requirements for their immigration circumstances. Essential Academic Requirement For this internship, applicants must have been awarded a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or PhD within the last three years, in accounting, finance or a relevant discipline. Only applicants meeting this requirement will be considered. Degree certificates and academic transcripts will be required for verification. Working Locations JAMES Y7 LTD — Cardiff Branch Regus House, Malthouse Avenue Cardiff Gate Business Park Cardiff, Mid Glamorgan CF23 8RU United Kingdom JAMES Y7 LTD — Edinburgh Branch Westpoint, 4 Redheughs Rigg South Gyle Edinburgh, Lothian Region EH12 9DQ United Kingdom Please state your preferred branch when applying.
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