Accounts Assistant

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

Job summary

A growing charity finance team in Barry is seeking an Accounts Assistant / All-Round Bookkeeper. The role involves key bookkeeping and finance support tasks within a small, supportive team. Ideal candidates should have experience in the charity sector and strong client-facing skills. The position offers 25 days of holiday, flexible working options, and a friendly culture. If you're passionate about making a difference, apply today to join this impactful team.

Benefits

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity policies

Pension: Up to 6% employer matched

Supportive family-oriented culture

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Play a key role within the finance function, reporting to senior staff.
• Involve a mix of bookkeeping and finance support duties.
• Work closely with clients and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Experience in finance team within charity sector

Client-facing communication skills

Proactive approach

Bookkeeping experience

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

• 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.