Assistant Accountant

Yolk Recruitment; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary + benefits

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Accountant in Cardiff for a part-qualified or fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA professional. The role sits in a fast-growing business, offering hybrid working from Cardiff city centre and a competitive salary with benefits.

You will prepare monthly management accounts, deliver financial analysis to support decisions, and partner with senior stakeholders. Strong communication and attention to detail are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience in financial or management accounting.
• Strong reporting and analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial analysis to support decisions.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management processes.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and ensure financial controls.
• Partner with stakeholders across departments to provide financial insight.
• Assist with statutory accounts preparation and audit requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting efficiency.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

ACCA/ACCA Part-qualified or ACA/CIMA

Job description

Assistant Accountant (Part-Qualified or Qualified)

Cardiff City Centre Hybrid Working Available Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you an ambitious Finance professional looking to join a high-growth business where you can make a real impact?

We are partnering with a highly successful and rapidly expanding organisation based in the heart of Cardiff to recruit a Financial Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or qualified accountant who is looking to develop their career within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, you will play a key role in financial reporting, business partnering, and driving financial performance. This position offers significant exposure to decision-makers and the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and success of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Delivering accurate and timely financial analysis to support business decisions
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management processes
• Managing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring financial controls are maintained
• Partnering with stakeholders across multiple departments to provide financial insight and challenge
• Assisting with statutory accounts preparation and audit requirements
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls and reporting efficiency
• Supporting strategic projects and business growth initiatives

About You:

• Part-qualified or qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• Strong experience within a financial accounting or management accounting role
• Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills
• Proven ability to communicate financial information to both finance and non-finance audiences
• Strong reporting, analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving business environment

What's on Offer:

• Opportunity to join a thriving and growing business with ambitious plans
• Exposure to senior leadership and key business projects
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Modern offices in Cardiff city centre with flexible working arrangements