Accounts Assistant

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Barry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing charity organization based in Barry is seeking an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant / All-Round Bookkeeper to join their finance team. This role offers a dynamic work environment where you'll engage in various bookkeeping and finance support responsibilities. Ideal candidates will have experience in the charity sector, possess excellent client-facing skills, and a proactive mindset. The position offers a competitive salary and a family-friendly culture with flexible working options.

Benefits

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Up to 6% employer-matched pension

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance team within a charity or not-for-profit organisation is essential.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills are required.
• Proactive, 'get-up-and-go' approach is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in the finance function, alongside multiple team members.
• Mix of bookkeeping and finance support duties.
• Work closely with clients and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Experience in finance team within a charity or not-for-profit organisation

Client-facing communication skills

Proactive approach

Bookkeeping experience (Level 2/3/4 equivalent)

Tools

Xero

Job description

🔹 Accounts Assistant / All-Round Bookkeeper
Location: Barry
Salary: £26,250 - £31,250
Hours: Full-time, predominantly office-based

Are you an enthusiastic, proactive finance professional with experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector? We're looking for an All-Round Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant to join our growing team in Barry.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who loves variety, enjoys being part of a supportive close-knit team, and thrives in a busy, purpose-driven environment.

✨ What You'll Be Doing

You’ll play a key role within our finance function, working alongside multiple team members and reporting to several senior staff. Your day-to-day will involve a mix of bookkeeping and finance support duties while working closely with clients and internal stakeholders.

🔍 What We're Looking For

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience working in a finance team within a charity or not-for-profit organisation (essential)
• Xero experience (ideal)
• Strong client-facing and communication skills
• A proactive, "get-up-and-go" approach
• Bookkeeping experience (Level 2/3/4 equivalent)
• The ability to work confidently in a small but growing team environment

Please note: This is not a training contract and does not offer ACA/ACCA study progression.

🏢 About the Team & Work Environment

• Office size: ~4 people (with 2 working remotely)
• Open-plan, collaborative setup
• Possibility of expanding the team with 1-2 new hires next year
• Many staff are young parents, and flexible working is supported when needed

⏰ Work Pattern & Benefits

• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Dependants leave: Up to 2 weeks contractually for unwell children (direct bloodline)
• Sick leave: Up to 1 month (possibly 2 months)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity within policy
• Pension: Up to 6% employer matched
• Supportive, friendly, and family-oriented culture

📩 How to Apply

If this sounds like the perfect next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join a warm, growing team making a real difference in the charity sector.