Financial Services

📌 Job Advert: Accounts Assistant - Specialist Accountancy Practice (NFP & Charities) Location: Just outside Cardiff (with potential hybrid working if required) Employment Type: [Full-time / Part-time] About the Firm Our client is a long-established and highly respected accountancy practice dedicated exclusively to supporting Not-for-Profit organisations and charities. With a reputation for integrity, accuracy and exceptional service, they provide specialist financial expertise that helps mission-driven organisations thrive. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join their friendly, values-led team based just outside Cardiff. The Role As a Bookkeeper, you will play a key part in delivering high-quality bookkeeping and financial support to a portfolio of NFP and charity clients. This is a rewarding position for someone who enjoys meaningful work and wants to support organisations making a real social impact. Key Responsibilities: Processing day-to-day bookkeeping tasks for multiple clients Managing accounts payable and receivable Reconciling bank and control accounts Preparing monthly and quarterly financial reports Supporting client queries and maintaining excellent relationships Assisting with year-end preparation and audit support Ensuring compliance with charity accounting standards and best practice About You Essential: Proven bookkeeping experience (practice experience advantageous) Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping Good working knowledge of cloud accounting software (e.g., Xero, Sage, QuickBooks) Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines Genuine interest in the Non-Profit/Charity sector Desirable: Experience working with charity clients or fund-based accounting AAT qualification (or equivalent), or working towards it Work Pattern & Benefits Our client offers a supportive and people-focused environment with excellent work-life balance. Benefits include: 25 days holiday + bank holidays Dependants leave: Up to 2 weeks contractually for unwell children (direct bloodline) Sick pay: Up to 1-2 months Maternity & paternity leave in line with policy Pension: Up to 6% matched Supportive, friendly culture with long-standing team members Opportunity to work with purpose-driven organisations making a positive impact

🌟 Senior Credit Risk Analyst - Scorecard Development Specialist 🌟 Are you an analytical thinker with a passion for building high-performing credit risk solutions? We're looking for a Senior Credit Risk Analyst with strong scorecard development expertise to join our forward-thinking Risk team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of high-impact modelling projects and influence credit strategies across the business. 🔍 What You'll Do Lead the development, enhancement, and monitoring of credit risk scorecards - this is the core challenge and focus of the role. Generate insightful PD models and analytics to support informed and effective credit decisions. Play a key role across the full credit risk lifecycle, ensuring models and processes drive robust and sustainable lending decisions. Collaborate with stakeholders across Risk, Data, and Finance to shape and optimise credit policies. 💼 What We're Looking For Proven experience in scorecard development (application, behavioural, or collections). Background in Credit Risk-ideally within B2B lending or asset finance, though consumer/retail banking experience is also welcome. Strong technical skills in SAS and SQL (essential). Experience with Tableau and/or Python is advantageous but not mandatory. Solid understanding of PD modelling concepts and risk analytics. Broad knowledge of the credit risk cycle and how analytics support each stage. ✨ Why Join Us? You'll be part of a collaborative team working on innovative analytics and risk strategy, with the autonomy to drive meaningful improvements and the support to grow your technical and strategic skillset. If you're ready to take the next step in your credit risk career and thrive in a role where your expertise truly counts, we'd love to hear from you.

🔹 Accounts Assistant / All-Round Bookkeeper Location: Barry Salary: £26,250 - £31,250 Hours: Full-time, predominantly office-based Are you an enthusiastic, proactive finance professional with experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector? We're looking for an All-Round Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant to join our growing team in Barry. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who loves variety, enjoys being part of a supportive close-knit team, and thrives in a busy, purpose-driven environment. ✨ What You'll Be Doing You'll play a key role within our finance function, working alongside multiple team members and reporting to several senior staff. Your day-to-day will involve a mix of bookkeeping and finance support duties while working closely with clients and internal stakeholders. 🔍 What We're Looking For We'd love to hear from you if you have: Experience working in a finance team within a charity or not-for-profit organisation (essential) Xero experience (ideal) Strong client-facing and communication skills A proactive, "get-up-and-go" approach Bookkeeping experience (Level 2/3/4 equivalent) The ability to work confidently in a small but growing team environment Please note: This is not a training contract and does not offer ACA/ACCA study progression. 🏢 About the Team & Work Environment Office size: ~4 people (with 2 working remotely) Open-plan, collaborative setup Possibility of expanding the team with 1-2 new hires next year Many staff are young parents, and flexible working is supported when needed ⏰ Work Pattern & Benefits 25 days' holiday + bank holidays Dependants leave: Up to 2 weeks contractually for unwell children (direct bloodline) Sick leave: Up to 1 month (possibly 2 months) Enhanced maternity and paternity within policy Pension: Up to 6% employer matched Supportive, friendly, and family-oriented culture 📩 How to Apply If this sounds like the perfect next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join a warm, growing team making a real difference in the charity sector.

Corporate Finance Director Location: Bristol Salary: Competitive executive package Employment Type: Full-time, permanent Are you an experienced Corporate Finance leader ready to step into a high-impact, senior role? We are exclusively partnered with a highly respected and fast-growing Corporate Finance firm that has recently expanded to achieve national presence following a major acquisition. With strong momentum across the South West, this is an exceptional opportunity to join at Director level and shape the firm's continued growth across the Bristol market. The Opportunity As a Corporate Finance Director, you will play a strategic and influential role, leading transactions, driving business development, and acting as a senior advisor to clients across a diverse portfolio. You will be central to expanding the firm's footprint in Bristol while working alongside a talented national team. Key Responsibilities: Lead, originate, and manage the full lifecycle of Corporate Finance transactions Act as a strategic advisor to clients, providing high-quality commercial and financial guidance Drive business development initiatives to expand the firm's presence across the Bristol and wider South West markets Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team Collaborate closely with the firm's leadership to shape strategy and support national growth What We're Looking For: Senior-level Corporate Finance expertise with a strong track record in M&A, fundraising, or advisory Demonstrable experience originating deals and managing key client relationships Commercially driven, with strong leadership skills and a passion for developing teams Ambitious, entrepreneurial mindset with the confidence to drive market growth Established network across Bristol or broader South West markets (preferred) Why Join? Play a pivotal role in a high-growth firm with national backing Lead strategic initiatives and influence the future of the Bristol office Attractive executive compensation and clear partnership progression Supportive and ambitious culture that rewards high performance The opportunity to shape your own mandate and contribute to genuine market expansion If you're ready to explore this opportunity and would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Associate Director - Corporate Finance Location: Cardiff Salary: Competitive, with excellent progression opportunities Employment Type: Full-time, permanent Are you an ambitious Corporate Finance professional ready to take the next step in your career? We are proud to be exclusively partnered with a highly respected and rapidly growing Corporate Finance team in Cardiff-an established firm that has recently expanded to achieve national presence following a significant acquisition. This is an exceptional time to join a business experiencing accelerated growth and a clear upward trajectory. The Opportunity As an Associate Director, you will play a pivotal role within the Cardiff office, acting as a trusted advisor to clients and leading transactions from inception through to completion. You will be client-facing, commercially focused, and central to driving the success of the team. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the full lifecycle of Corporate Finance projects Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing high-level strategic advice Supervise, support, and mentor a small and capable team Drive business development opportunities and contribute to the firm's continued growth Work closely with senior leadership to deliver high-quality M&A, fundraising, and advisory mandates What We're Looking For: Ambitious, motivated and passionate about Corporate Finance Strong client-facing skills and the ability to build lasting relationships Proven experience within Corporate Finance, Transaction Services, Deals, or a related field A proactive mindset with the desire to progress within a dynamic, expanding environment Why Join? Be part of a thriving team during a high-growth period Genuine progression opportunities within a national organisation A supportive culture that values ambition and high performance The chance to take ownership of significant projects and shape your career trajectory If you're ready to explore a new challenge and want to find out more, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or reach out for a confidential conversation.

Payroll Manager Salary £40,000 Job type: Full-time, Permanent A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead a busy payroll function within a respected accountancy practice. This role requires strong Payroll Bureau experience, as you'll manage a varied portfolio of external clients with different pay cycles and technical requirements. The position is ideal for someone who enjoys taking full ownership of payroll operations, improving processes, and supporting both clients and team members with clear guidance. Key Responsibilities Team leadership: Lead, support and develop the payroll team, maintaining high standards and encouraging ongoing learning. Payroll operations: Deliver accurate, compliant end-to-end payrolls across weekly, fortnightly and monthly cycles. CIS management: Oversee all aspects of CIS compliance, including submissions and client reporting. Pension compliance: Manage auto-enrolment responsibilities, including assessments, provider communication and regulatory reporting. Client support: Provide strategic advice on payroll matters, workforce planning and legislative changes. Complex calculations: Handle advanced payroll tasks such as statutory payments, terminations, bonuses and incentive schemes. Stakeholder liaison: Act as the main contact for HMRC, pension providers and other external bodies. Qualifications and Experience Three to five years' experience in a senior payroll role, ideally within a bureau or multi-client environment. CIPP qualification or equivalent practical experience. Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, tax compliance and employment law. Confident with payroll systems; IRIS experience would be a benefit. Proven ability to lead and mentor a team. Skills and Attributes Clear and confident communication skills. A client-focused approach and the ability to build strong working relationships. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability. Comfortable managing multiple priorities.

Accounts Payable Assistant - Ebbw Vale Salary: Up to £30,000 Our client, a well-established industrial business based in Ebbw Vale, is seeking a reliable and organised Accounts Payable Assistant to join their finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive environment with a growing business. Key Responsibilities: Accurately process supplier invoices and expense claims Reconcile statements and resolve discrepancies Assist with purchase orders and month-end processes Maintain accurate financial records and documentation Support the wider finance team as required Skills & Experience: Previous experience in accounts payable or a similar finance role Strong numerical and IT skills (Excel essential) Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills Effective communication and teamworking abilities Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment is advantageous What Our Client Offers: Competitive salary up to £30,000 Supportive and friendly working environment Opportunities for career development within the business Application Process: Apply with your CV. Alex Connelly will call you in confidence to discuss the role. One-stage interview with the client. Successful candidates will receive an offer. If you are proactive, accurate, and ready to contribute to a busy finance team, please apply now

Head of Finance Business Partnering & Values Shape strategy. Drive value. Lead change. Are you a visionary finance leader ready to make a real impact across the NHS in Wales? We're seeking an exceptional Head of Finance Business Partnering & Values - a forward-thinking, people-focused finance professional who can turn complex numbers into clear strategic insight and inspire teams to deliver excellence. In this pivotal senior role, you'll: 💼 Lead and inspire a talented team of finance business partners to deliver outstanding financial management and strategic support across the organisation. 📊 Drive performance and value, ensuring resources are used efficiently, effectively, and in line with our mission to improve healthcare outcomes for citizens across Wales. 🤝 Be a trusted advisor to divisional directors, senior managers, and key partners, shaping decisions that influence the future of digital and healthcare delivery. 🚀 Champion innovation - harnessing tools like Power BI, Oracle, and Dataverse to transform financial insight into action and embed a culture of continuous improvement. 🌍 Live our values, embedding integrity, inclusion, and collaboration at the heart of everything you do. You'll bring: ✔ CCAB accountancy qualification (and significant post-qualification experience). ✔ A proven track record in senior financial leadership and business partnering. ✔ The confidence to influence, challenge, and shape strategic decisions at the highest levels. ✔ The passion to mentor, motivate and build a high-performing, values-led team. This is more than a finance role - it's an opportunity to lead change at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and public value. If you're ready to take your expertise to a national stage and help shape the future of NHS Wales, we want to hear from you.

Job Title: Finance Assistant Location: Swansea Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per year Contract: Full-time / Part-time About Us: We are a well-established legal firm in Swansea, known for providing expert legal advice with a personal touch. Our team is committed to excellence, integrity, and supporting our clients every step of the way. We are now seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our accounts team. Role Overview: The Finance Assistant will support the accounts team with a variety of financial tasks, helping to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. This role is ideal for someone with strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and an interest in working within the legal sector. Legal experience and knowledge of SRA regulations are highly desirable. Key Responsibilities: Processing invoices, payments, and receipts accurately and efficiently. Posting entries to the accounts system. Liaising with clients to take payments for invoices. Reconciling supplier statements. Supporting month-end and year-end financial reporting. Working collaboratively with the accounts team and providing cover during periods of absence. General administrative duties related to the finance function. Requirements: Previous experience in a finance or accounting role is preferred. Legal experience and SRA knowledge highly desirable. Strong numerical and analytical skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero) is a plus. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. High level of integrity and confidentiality. What We Offer: Salary £25,000 - £30,000 per year, depending on experience. Friendly and supportive working environment. Opportunities for professional development and training. Convenient Swansea location with good transport links.

Finance Assistant 📍 Cwmbran | 💷 £28,000 per annum | 🕒 Full-time, site-based role Our client, a successful and well-established business based in Cwmbran, is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their on-site finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual looking to further their career in a supportive and professional environment. Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will assist with the smooth running of the company's finance function, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across all day-to-day accounting processes. Key Responsibilities Maintaining and reconciling sales ledger and purchase ledger records Processing supplier invoices, payments, and customer receipts Completing bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies Supporting with month-end processes and financial reporting Assisting the Financial Controller with ad hoc finance tasks and projects Skills & Experience Required Previous experience in a finance or accounts assistant position Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel Experience with Sage (or a similar accounting package) highly advantageous Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy Good communication and organisational skills The Offer Salary of £28,000 per annum Permanent, full-time, site-based role in Cwmbran Supportive and friendly working environment Opportunity to develop your career within a growing business If you are an enthusiastic and detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for accuracy and teamwork, we would love to hear from you. 👉 To apply, please submit your CV today.

Accounts Payable Assistant Full-time | Permanent | £28,000- £30,000 + Benefits On behalf of our client, a fast-paced, global organisation with operations in Rhymney (NP22) , we are recruiting for an Accounts Payable Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with at least two years' experience in finance or accounting, or those currently studying towards their AAT qualification, to take the next step in their career. You will be joining a dynamic finance function within a global business, gaining valuable exposure to high-volume transactional work and international supplier accounts, while developing your professional skills. Our client offers stability, career progression and a supportive environment for ambitious individuals looking to grow in the field of finance. Key Responsibilities Processing high volumes of supplier invoices and credit notes accurately Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies promptly Assisting with weekly and monthly payment runs Liaising with UK and international suppliers to resolve queries Supporting the finance team with month-end and year-end close About You Minimum 2 years' experience in finance, accounting or purchase ledger Studying towards AAT (desirable) or keen to progress professional qualifications Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships with suppliers globally Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with finance systems What Our Client Offers Salary of £28,000 per annum Benefits package and career development opportunities Full training and support towards professional qualifications The chance to work within a fast-paced global organisation A collaborative and supportive finance team environment If you have the relevant experience or are working towards your AAT qualification and are looking to join a global organisation with excellent prospects, we would love to hear from you. How to Apply: Please forward your CV, along with a short covering letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Payroll Advisor - £14.50 per hour PAYE - 6 Months - Broughton, Flintshire - SINGLE STAGE PROCESS Yolk Recruitment are recruiting for a Payroll Advisor to work on a 6 month contract in Broughton for our client that specialises within the engineering sphere. Responsibilities: Process Payroll related transactions from internal stakeholders, such as: Detached Duty, Standby, On Call One time payment submissions Memberships, Loans, PASS scheme Working Party Subsistence P45 / New Starter Declarations Settlement Agreements Court Orders Process Time related transactions from internal stakeholders, such as: Overtime Shift Changes Sickness Phased Return To Work Time Savings Accounts, Salary Offset Process HR Administration related activities: Complete transactions in relation to all HR administration activities, for example references and solicitors letters Provide first level support to all clients on the flexible benefits platform Maintain e-pay tool and provide first line of support when dealing with stakeholder queries. Produce documents through mail merge for internal mail shots and divisional correspondence Manage all aspects of the relationship with the external e-payslip provider. E-mail Archiving. o Maintain and improve processes utilised within the team. Support and deliver all other HR administration requests, as required. Key Qualities: Customer focused and results orientated, with a logical approach to completing tasks. Be able to work using own initiative and develop effective solutions to problems. Must be a team player and proactively assist other team members when needed. Have a strong ‘personal branding’ and demonstrate a ‘can-do’ attitude in all areas. Ability to work under pressure to agreed deadlines. Work with minimum supervision, self-motivated. Excellent interpersonal skills, be well organised and have a flexible approach. Committed to support continuous improvements. Organisational and planning skills are essential to this role.

Finance Business Partner - Procurement & CRE - INSIDE IR35 - Up to £450 per day - Teesdale, Chilton, Cambridge or  Farringdon - 6 Months - SINGLE STAGE VIRTUAL INTERVIEW Yolk Recruitment are recruiting for a Finance Business Partner to join our client on a 6 month contract based in either Teesdale, Chilton, Cambridge or Farringdon for an initial period of 6 months. The purpose of th role is to provide finance support to the Global Chief Procurement Officer, and the wider Procurement and Corporate Real Estate teams. You will be reporting consolidated spend and savings, defining saving targets, peerforming analysis and taking actions to deliver procurement saving and wider goals. Responsibilities: Support the CPO in the monthly reporting and cost management of the global procurement & CRE budgets. Produce budget procurement savings targets at an appropriate level of granularity to ensure ownership of the category and sector savings exist at the operational level within the business. Own the definition of “procurement savings” and ensure it is applied consistently and effectively across the Group. Carry out a fit for purpose review of the current savings procedure and refresh based on agreed feedback from key stakeholders. Co-ordinate the collation and consolidation of savings reported to each of the sectors monthly. Track savings against budget targets and forecasts.  Support and undertake procurement forecasting & modelling to help analyse the impact of scenarios on future savings, cash flow and other key procurement metrics, to inform strategic sourcing decisions. Ensure that Sector finance teams can show the level of savings delivered and how the savings have been utilised against budget assumptions. Assist the CRE team to build a full group real estate database including full occupancy costs of each building. Provide key inputs into the refresh of the CRE controls procedure working alongside the group controls and CRE teams. Support the CPO and procurement leadership team in the production of the procurement strategic plan. Lead appropriate savings performance review meetings with Sector finance and/or procurement teams. Understand and challenge any variance to plan. Identify and report on latest estimate versus plan; risks and opportunities. Assist the CPO in tracking delivery of the procurement initiatives across the Group and recommend opportunities to accelerate or refocus to deliver the targets. Identify project costs associated with the delivery of the saving objectives. Perform ‘make (or lease) vs buy analyses’ and ‘total cost of ownership analyses’; develop this capability within the wider procurement team. Provide financial leadership and support to the CPO and Global procurement & CRE teams. Assist in the definition, implementation, and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPI’s) outside of savings. Support group and sector working capital objectives alongside delivering procurement savings. Bring new ideas and metrics related to future forecasting and mitigation of future inflation risk. Partner with the CPO and Global procurement team to provide proactive insightful financial recommendations. Make formal and informal presentations to senior leaders on monthly results, forecasts, sourcing strategies and programs as required. Support business reporting processes as required. Experience: Experience of managing a team  Extensive experience of working to numerous tight deadlines  ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualified with first time passes (or equivalent or qualified by experience)  Experience of consolidations  Experience of management reporting and budgeting   Sound working knowledge of Procurement  IT literate with a good knowledge of Excel  Experience of driving improvements in processes and reporting  Personal Skills: Excellent management of people skills including the ability to question and work with senior management as well as to delegate and review work  Approachable and diplomatic, whilst being assertive and confident  Able to work as part of a team  Able to work to multiple tight deadlines  Good communication skills  Well organised and able to multi-task  Accurate  Analytical  Attention to detail