Accounting Jobs in Swansea

Payroll Officer Job Title: Payroll Officer Location: Swansea - Hybrid Reports to: Finance Manager Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Hours: Full-time Job Purpose To provide an accurate efficient payroll service for the charity, ensuring all employees are paid correctly and on time while maintaining compliance with HMRC, pension regulations and employment legislation click apply for full job details

Your new company A well-established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead its payroll function. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive business that values accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement, offering a flexible hybrid working environment alongside a competitive salary and benefits package click apply for full job details

Your New Company A well-established organisation based in Swansea is looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to provide support during a busy period. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly finance team on an initial 3-month temporary assignment with the potential for extension. Your New RoleAs Purchase Ledger Clerk, You will be responsible for processing high volumes of invoices, reconciling supplier statements, resolving invoice queries, and supporting the wider finance function. You will ensure supplier accounts are accurately maintained and payments are processed in a timely manner. What You'll Need to Succeed - Previous experience working in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role - Strong attention to detail and organisational skills - Ability to manage a high-volume workload and meet deadlines - Good communication skills and confidence liaising with suppliers and colleagues - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and finance systems What You'll Get in Return - Competitive hourly rate - Immediate start available - Hybrid/flexible working options (where applicable) - Valuable experience within a supportive finance team - Opportunity for the assignment to be extended What You Need to Do NowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Finance Business Partner Shape Strategy. Drive Growth. Influence Decisions. This is more than a finance role-it's an opportunity to become a trusted commercial partner at the heart of a fast-growing professional services organisation. As our Finance Business Partner, you'll work alongside senior leaders to shape business strategy, influence key commercial decisions and drive profitable growth. You'll use financial insight to challenge thinking, identify opportunities and help steer the business through its next exciting phase of expansion. If you're commercially curious, thrive on building relationships and enjoy turning numbers into meaningful business decisions, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll be doing - Partner with senior leaders to influence strategic and commercial decision-making. - Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning across the business. - Deliver insightful analysis to improve profitability and business performance. - Support pricing strategies, investment decisions and growth initiatives. - Oversee management accounts, financial controls and statutory reporting. - Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and reporting. - Act as a trusted adviser, helping leaders understand the story behind the numbers. What you'll bring - ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification with post-qualified experience. - Strong commercial acumen and a proactive, business-partnering mindset. - Experience leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning. - Confidence influencing and constructively challenging senior stakeholders. - Excellent analytical skills and advanced Excel capability. - Experience within a professional services environment, with exposure to WIP, billing and revenue recognition, would be advantageous. Why join us? We're an ambitious, growing professional services organisation where finance is recognised as a strategic driver of success-not simply a reporting function. You'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact, work with approachable leaders who value fresh ideas, and develop your career in a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement. What we offer - Hybrid and flexible working - 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays - Holiday buy and sell scheme - Gym membership contribution - Career development opportunities - Employee rewards programme - Supportive, collaborative culture If you're ready to influence strategy, drive commercial performance and play a key role in the continued success of a growing professional services organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Your new company A leading Accountancy business in Swansea looking to add a Semi Senior Accountant. This business provides a real togetherness and family feel regarding the organisation. There is scope for someone to work their way up in this business. It is a young a vibrant team! Your new role - Preparation of accounts and tax computations for a wide range of companies, partnerships and sole traders click apply for full job details

Your new company Hays Recruitment is working with a reputable accounting firm dedicated to providing high-quality audit services. With a strong focus on compliance and meeting deadlines, they strive to deliver exceptional results to their clients. As a leader in the industry, they are a supportive and dynamic work environment that encourages professional growth and development click apply for full job details

Your new company This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and growing professional services organisation based in Swansea. Renowned for delivering a high-quality service to a diverse client base, the business offers a supportive and collaborative environment where employees are encouraged to develop their skills and take ownership of their work.Due to continued growth, the finance team is looking to appoint an Assistant Accountant to support a varied portfolio of clients and contribute to the ongoing success of the business. Your new role Working closely with senior finance colleagues, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial information, maintaining strong controls, and supporting clients with their day-to-day accounting requirements.This is a varied position offering exposure to management reporting, budgeting, reconciliations, and stakeholder interaction, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience and progress their finance career.Your responsibilities will include: - Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports - Producing budgets, forecasts, and expenditure analysis - Performing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records - Processing journals, accruals, and prepayments - Supporting year-end accounting and audit requirements - Managing invoicing, supplier payments, and account reconciliations - Monitoring outstanding balances and assisting with credit control activities - Preparing reports and financial information for clients and stakeholders - Supporting month-end processes and improving internal controls - Assisting with general finance administration and wider team projects What you'll need to succeed - Previous experience within an accounts or finance position - AAT Level 4 qualified, studying, or equivalent practical experience - Strong understanding of reconciliations, journals, and month-end processes - Good Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems - Strong organisational skills and attention to detail - Confident communication skills with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders - A proactive and hands-on approach to work Desirable - Experience supporting management accounts - Exposure to budgeting and forecasting - Experience working within a client-focused environment - Understanding of property, professional services, or multi-client accounting environments What you'll get in return - Salary of £32,000 - £35,000 - Full-time permanent position - Supportive and experienced finance team - Exposure to management accounting and client-facing responsibilities - Excellent opportunity for development and progression - Attractive office location in Swansea - Comprehensive benefits package What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV, or contact William Loring at Hays Accountancy & Finance on or for a confidential discussion.If this role isn't quite right for you, but you're considering a move, please get in touch to discuss other opportunities across South Wales. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company A leading Accountancy business in Swansea looking to add a Semi Senior Accountant. This business provides a real togetherness and family feel regarding the organisation. There is scope for someone to work their way up in this business. It is a young a vibrant team! Your new role - Preparation of accounts and tax computations for a wide range of companies, partnerships and sole traders. - Reporting directly to your director or client manager. - Preparation and submission of VAT returns. - Ad hoc book-keeping assistance using various accounting software packages, including Sage 50 and Xero. - Attending meetings and dealing directly with clients' queries. - Providing support to junior staff. What you'll need to succeed - At least 2 years experience - Proficiency in Microsoft Office What you'll get in return - Paid ACCA Qualification - study leave available - Salary Dependant on experience - Parking available - 36 hours - Private Healthcare Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Your new company Hays Recruitment is working with a reputable accounting firm dedicated to providing high-quality audit services. With a strong focus on compliance and meeting deadlines, they strive to deliver exceptional results to their clients. As a leader in the industry, they are a supportive and dynamic work environment that encourages professional growth and development. Your new role As an Audit Executive, you will be responsible for overseeing a significant number of audit jobs. Your primary objective will be to ensure deadlines are met and all activities are compliant with relevant regulations. You will play a pivotal role in completing audits before passing them to the Manager for review. Key responsibilities include - - Producing comprehensive audit planning memoranda - Allocating sections to junior staff - Addressing queries throughout the audit process - Monitoring job progress and budgets, and providing guidance and supervision to more junior team members. Additionally, you will be responsible for signing off on audit sections - Completing necessary documentation, and drafting letters to clients regarding audit/accounts. What you'll need to succeed - ACA or ACCA fully qualified with practice experience - 3+ years of auditing experience - Proficiency in audit planning and completion - Strong computer skills, including familiarity with Sage, Excel, Word, and ideally CaseWare (accounts and audit) and tax software - Previous experience in supervising and mentoring junior staff - Up-to-date technical knowledge of accounting standards, including recent developments - Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to interact effectively in diverse environments - Exceptional organisational abilities to handle a variety of tasks - Client-focused mindset and commercial awareness - Strong team-building and problem-solving skills - Ability to work well under pressure What you'll get in return - Genuine work-life balance - Progression Opportunities - Supportive management structure to foster your professional growth and potential - Generous holiday entitlement of 33 days, including bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days - Up to 47k salary What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Your new company A well-established accountancy and business advisory firm is looking to appoint a Senior Accounts and Tax Assistant to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with accountancy practice experience who is developing their technical knowledge and wants to build a long-term career in accounts, bookkeeping, VAT and client reporting. Your new role - A Senior Accounts and Tax Assistant, you will support the preparation of financial accounts by processing invoices, reconciling accounts and maintaining accurate financial records. You will assist senior colleagues with bookkeeping, VAT returns and compliance work, helping to ensure efficient financial operations and accurate reporting for clients. - You will communicate professionally with clients, request missing information, handle basic queries and escalate more complex matters where required. You will also support timely client service delivery, identify areas for improvement and work collaboratively with senior team members. - The role will involve working with accounting and performance software including CCH, Microsoft Office, client portals and people systems, while continuing to develop sector-specific knowledge and awareness of relevant legislation and accounting standards. What you'll need to succeed - You will ideally be studying towards a relevant accountancy qualification, such as AAT, ACA, ACCA or CA, or be qualified by experience. - You should have experience gained within an accountancy practice environment, with exposure to accounts preparation, bookkeeping, VAT, reconciliations and compliance-focused work. - You will need strong attention to detail, the ability to clear review queries with reduced assistance and the confidence to work independently on less complex compliance tasks. You should also be able to spot potential issues, risks or areas of contention and escalate them appropriately. - The successful candidate will have a developing technical understanding of accounts, tax computations, disclosure requirements, Companies House information, filing deadlines, reconciliations, asset disposals, loan schedules, bad debts and related accounting matters. What you'll get in return You will receive a competitive salary of up to 37,000, depending on experience, alongside the opportunity to join a supportive and professional accountancy practice environment. You will gain exposure to a broad range of client work, develop your technical accounting knowledge and work closely with experienced colleagues who can support your continued career progression. This role offers the chance to build on your existing practice experience while continuing your professional studies or developing further as a qualified-by-experience accounting professional. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Your new company A well-established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead its payroll function. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive business that values accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement, offering a flexible hybrid working environment alongside a competitive salary and benefits package. Your new role As Payroll Manager, you will take full responsibility for the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring all employees are paid accurately and on time. You will oversee payroll operations, maintain compliance with current legislation, and act as the key point of contact for payroll-related queries. Key responsibilities will include: - Managing the full payroll cycle for monthly and/or weekly payrolls - Ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations, pensions, and statutory payments - Processing starters, leavers, salary changes, and employee benefits - Reconciling payroll data and preparing payroll reports - Managing payroll systems and identifying process improvements - Liaising with internal stakeholders and external providers where required - Supporting audits and ensuring accurate payroll records are maintained - Leading, mentoring, and developing payroll staff where applicable What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will have: - Previous experience managing or supervising a payroll function - Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements - Experience using payroll software and HR systems - Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills - The ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills - A proactive and solution-focused approach to work - CIPP qualification (desirable but not essential) What you'll get in return - Salary of up to 40,000 per annum - Hybrid working arrangement - Generous annual leave entitlement - Pension scheme - Ongoing training and development opportunities - Supportive and collaborative working environment - Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and business growth What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)