Welsh Speaking Accountant

Siamo Recruitment a division of Siamo Group; Tanygrisiau; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established Accountancy practice in Gwynedd is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage a diverse portfolio of clients. The role requires fluency in Welsh and proficiency in accounting software like Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks. This full-time position offers flexible hours, 23 days of annual leave, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Long-term illness insurance policy

Opportunities for ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACA or ACCA accountant or relevant experience.
• Strong practice background with experience managing client accounts.
• Fluent Welsh speaker essential for engaging with local clients.

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.
• Offering proactive tax planning and financial advice to clients.

Skills

Welsh fluency

Client management

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification or relevant experience

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Overview

Siamo Recruitment are currently seeking an Accountant on behalf of a well-established and growing Accountancy practice located in the 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 Sam on (phone number removed) or email across your CV to (url removed) if you are interested or would like some more information on the role.