Accountant

Hoop Recruitment; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a qualified ACCA/ACA individual to manage SME client portfolios in Cardiff, with weekly travel to Bristol. The role offers a salary of circa £34,000 and includes benefits such as a supportive culture and work-life balance. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing accounts and timely tax submissions. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience with accounting software.

Benefits

Supportive leadership

Flexible working hours

Travel expenses for Bristol commutes

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA qualified or part-qualified with practice experience.
• Ability to manage client portfolios confidently.
• Strong communication skills with a client-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of SME clients and deliver advice.
• Prepare and review statutory and management accounts.
• Handle corporation, personal, and VAT returns.

Skills

Client relationship management

Tax preparation

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Education

ACCA/ACA qualified or part-qualified

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

Overview

Location: Cardiff office (primary) with 1 day per week in Bristol — travel expensed

Contract: Permanent | Full time | Salary: circa £34,000 + benefits

What you'll do

• Manage a portfolio of SME clients, building trusted relationships and delivering proactive advice.
• Prepare and review statutory and management accounts.
• Prepare and submit corporation, personal and VAT returns; review tax computations.
• Work with peers and managers to improve processes and uphold high standards.

About you

• ACCA/ACA qualified (or part-qualified — study support provided) with proven practice experience.
• Confident managing client portfolios end-to-end.
• Strong communicator with a client-first approach.
• Comfortable with Sage, QuickBooks and Xero (or similar).
• Organised, accurate, and calm under deadline pressure.

Why join

• Circa £34,000 salary + benefits.
• Lovely culture with supportive leadership and genuine work-life balance.
• Diverse, interesting client base and meaningful responsibility.
• Weekly Bristol day to connect with colleagues/clients — all travel expensed.

Working pattern & location

Primarily Cardiff office, with one day per week in Bristol (expenses paid).

Standard office hours with some flexibility around client needs