Welsh Speaker Accountant

Siamo Group Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing accountancy practice in the County of Gwynedd seeks an Accountant who speaks Welsh. This full-time role involves managing client portfolios, preparing accounts, and providing essential financial advice. Candidates with relevant experience or qualifications are welcome. Enjoy a supportive team environment, flexible hours, and generous benefits including annual leave and development opportunities.

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Long-term illness insurance

Professional development opportunities

Friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Experience managing client accounts in an accounting practice.
• Strong communication skills essential for engaging with local clients.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients across various sectors.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts and VAT returns.
• Offer tax planning and financial advice.

Skills

Fluent Welsh speaker

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Organised

Proficiency in Sage

Proficiency in Xero

Proficiency in QuickBooks

Education

Fully qualified ACA or ACCA accountant

Relevant accounting experience

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Accountant Welsh Speaker

Location: County of Gwynedd
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 (DOE)

Siamo Recruitment are currently seeking an Accountant on behalf of a well-established and growing Accountancy practice located in the beautiful County of Gwynedd. This full-time, permanent role offers the opportunity to join a close-knit team of professionals delivering a high standard of accountancy services to a varied portfolio of local clients. The ability to communicate fluently in Welsh is essential for this position, due to the client base and the nature of the work. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Accountant looking to excel their career in a supportive and flexible working environment. We will consider candidates who have relevant working experience without the qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients across various sectors, providing end-to-end accountancy services
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts, VAT returns, and tax computations
• Overseeing bookkeeping, management accounts, and payroll tasks as required
• Offering proactive tax planning and financial advice to clients
• Using and supporting junior staff with accounting software such as Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks
• Supporting junior team members and contributing to their development
• Ensuring all financial practices comply with current legislation and industry standard

The Ideal Candidate

• Fully qualified ACA or ACCA accountant or relevant experience.
• Strong practice background with experience managing client accounts
• Proficient in the use of accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Fluent Welsh speaker essential for engaging with local clients
• Detail-oriented, organised, and able to work independently or as part of a team

Benefits and Details

• Full-time, Monday to Friday (35 hours per week with flexible hours between 8am-6pm)
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Long-term illness insurance policy
• Friendly, supportive team environment with regular social events
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression

Please call Leah or email your CV if you are interested or would like more information about the role.