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Assistant Accountant

🏢 Hugh James 📍 Cardiff, Wales 💼 Private Practice / Firm
Currency:
£28,489 - £47,879
£2,374 - £3,990 / mo
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Location Base
Cardiff, Wales
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Transatlantic Parity
1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Due to growth in the firm we have an opportunity for an assistant accountant to join the accounts team. The team are based in our Cardiff office and deal with all financial transactions on behalf of the firm.

Reporting directly to the firm’s Accountant, the role will cover a broad spectrum of duties to include -

  • Credit Control
  • Accounts/Spreadsheet Analysis
  • Account Reconciliations
  • Assist with SAR (Solicitors Accounts Rules) and other Audits
  • Assisting Fee Earners with Client Balances/Unbilled Disbursements
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • Month end Reporting

The ideal candidate will hold an accountancy or finance related degree or similar academic qualification to include AAT.

They will be a quick learner with good numerical, administration and communication skills.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with accounts up to trial balance and be particularly proficient with Microsoft Excel.

The ability to work to tight deadlines with periodic increases in workloads will be essential.

Hugh James is an equal opportunities employer.

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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Location: Cardiff, Wales
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Schedule: Private Practice / Firm
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