Accountant

Robert Half Careers; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional recruitment firm is seeking an Accountant to join a purpose-driven finance team in Cardiff. You will manage a range of financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance, while supporting strategic reporting. Essential qualifications include being a part-qualified or qualified accountant with strong experience in transactional finance and management accounts. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits including healthcare and holidays.

Benefits

13% Pension

Free Healthcare

25 Days Holiday

Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Strong experience in transactional finance and management accounts.
• Proficiency in Sage Line 50 and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices, expenses, and payments.
• Month-end journals, prepayments, and accruals.
• Preparing P&L, balance sheet, and variance reports.
• Supporting forecasting, IPT returns, and year-end audit prep.
• Liaising with auditors, banks, and internal stakeholders.
• Deputising for the Finance Director when required.
• Contributing to board packs and strategic decision-making.

Skills

Transactional finance expertise

Management accounts

Proficiency in Sage Line 50

Microsoft Excel

Education

Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Job description

?? Robert Half Limited are delighted to be recruiting an Accountant to join a Purpose-Driven Finance Team in Cardiff

?? Location : Cardiff Gate Business Park

?? Hours : Permanent, Full-Time (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm)

?? Salary : £38,000-£40,000 (DOE) + 13% Pension + Free Healthcare + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

?? Your Role at a Glance You'll work closely with another accountant to manage the full spectrum of financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuity. From transactional processing to strategic reporting, you'll be at the heart of our financial engine.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Processing invoices, expenses, and payments
• Month-end journals, prepayments, and accruals
• Preparing P&L, balance sheet, and variance reports
• Supporting forecasting, IPT returns, and year-end audit prep
• Liaising with auditors, banks, and internal stakeholders
• Deputising for the Finance Director when required
• Contributing to board packs and strategic decision-making

?? What You'll Bring We're looking for someone who's technically strong, highly organised, and confident in communicating financial insights across the business.

Essential:

• Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Strong experience in transactional finance and management accounts
• Proficiency in Sage Line 50 and Microsoft Excel