Bookkeeper

Work Wales; Gorseinon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm in Swansea is looking for a Bookkeeper to manage all financial aspects of the organization. This is a full-time role requiring solid bookkeeping experience and knowledge of Xero software. Responsibilities include daily accounting, financial reporting, and support for payroll activities. The role offers a competitive salary within a friendly team environment, providing solid long-term potential and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in handling the full bookkeeping function for a small-medium sized organization.
• Good mathematical ability; able to complete all tasks independently.
• Integrity and confidentiality essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle full daily accounting function including client liaison.
• Enter daily sales, purchases, receipts, and payments.
• Reconcile bank statements with company records.
• Prepare payroll information and calculate wages and deductions.
• Produce basic financial reports and assist with closings.

Skills

Bookkeeping software - Xero

Accounting principles

Mathematical ability

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Financial qualification

Job description

Bookkeeper

Swansea

£35000 - £50000 Negotiable on experience

The Company

Opportunity to join one of Swansea's leading providers of premium property management and Lettings. Due to company growth a Bookkeeper is required to look after all financial aspects of this busy organisation.

The Role

This is a full time, permanent position working Monday to Friday from 09:00AM - 05:30PM. The role is office based as part of the productive team. You will be responsible for handling the full daily accounting function which will include client liaison with Landlords, tenants and service providers.

Duties and Responsibilities

Recording Financial Transactions

• Enter daily sales, purchases, receipts, and payments
• Maintain general ledgers and journals

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Issue invoices to customers
• Track payments and follow up on overdue accounts
• Process bills, vendor payments, and employee reimbursements

Bank & Account Reconciliation

• Reconcile bank statements with company records
• Verify financial accuracy and correct discrepancies

Payroll Support

• Prepare payroll information
• Calculate wages, deductions, and benefits (depending on company size)

Financial Reporting

• Produce basic financial reports (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow summaries)
• Assist accountants with month-end or year-end closing

Compliance & Record Maintenance

• Keep records organized and audit-ready
• Ensure compliance with tax and financial regulations

Requirements

• A financial qualification preferred
• Solid experience in personally handling the full bookkeeping function for a small - medium size organisation
• Experienced in bookkeeping software - Xero
• A team player who is happy to help out colleagues when required
• Sound knowledge of accounting principals and able to complete all tasks independently
• Good mathematical ability
• Accurate worker with good attention to detail
• Happy to learn new tasks and expand skills as and when required
• Integrity and confidentiality essential

In Return

The company are offering an excellent salary for this role. A great role in a friendly team who are passionate about the property industry, offering solid long term potential and prospects. For more information contact Kim Simpson of Work Wales for a confidential discussion.