Welsh Speaker Accountant

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

Job summary

A growing accountancy practice in Gwynedd seeks an experienced Accountant who is fluent in Welsh. This full-time role offers a supportive environment, with responsibilities including managing client accounts and providing financial advice. Ideal candidates will hold relevant ACA or ACCA qualifications and have strong software skills in Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks. The company provides opportunities for professional development and a friendly team culture.

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Long-term illness insurance policy

Regular social events

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Strong practice background with experience managing client accounts.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented and organised.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients providing end-to-end accountancy services.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts, VAT returns, and tax computations.
• Oversee bookkeeping and payroll tasks.
• Offer proactive tax planning and financial advice.
• Support junior staff with accounting software.

Skills

Fluent Welsh speaker

Proficient in Sage

Proficient in Xero

Proficient in QuickBooks

Excellent interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Organised

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification or relevant experience

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Overview

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.

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 across your CV if you are interested or would like some more information on the role.