Job Vacancies 

 

 

We are a successful and forward-thinking practice in search of a trainee accountant to join our team. Many of the existing partners in the practice have trained with firm, which highlights the career prospects. Also check out our Ashmole Apprenticeship Scheme page on the website for information on our annual intake of trainee accountants. 

 

Ensuring all clients are provided with an excellent service, meeting their deadlines, and supporting day to day queries that clients may have. 

You will be part of a team processing clients’ accounts, tax returns, VAT returns and company secretary duties. The role demands accuracy and attention to detail. 

With the support of colleagues, you will ensure the smooth running of clients' accounting systems. 

 

Bookkeeping - mainly using Quickbooks, Xero and Sage to perform reconciliations of clients' accounts data to enable production of VAT Returns and management accounts. 

Completing limited company confirmation statements, with the support of colleagues. 

Client contact in regard to day-to-day questions and queries. 

 

· Strong analytical, problem solving and issue resolution abilities with an eye for detail 

· Excellent decision making and judgement skills 

· Excellent written and oral communication skills 

· Proven ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure 

· An organised and flexible approach to work 

· Strong knowledge of Excel and Word; experience of working with financial systems (especially Iris, Quickbooks and Xero) an advantage. 

· Excellent accounting skills including a solid grasp of taxation for individuals and small companies 

· Ability to work in a small team and take ownership of tasks 

 

9 GCSEs at Grade B or above in the majority of subjects (in particular Maths) 

or 

3 A Levels (or equivalent) at grade B or above 

or 

Be studying a degree with a predicted completion grade of 2:2 or above 

or 

hold a degree at grade 2:2 or above 

 

Training: Fully funded training package offered in addition to basic salary. 

Contract Type: Permanent 

Hours: 35 hours per week 

Please send your CV to: ashmolehr@ashmole.co.uk 

 

The closing date for the 2025 Apprenticeship Scheme is the 31st March 2025. 

 

We are looking for a Qualified or Part Qualified Accountant with a minimum of 2 years experience to join our team. There are excellent career prospects for this candidate as our firm continues to grow and we are looking for a person to match our ambitions. 

 

Responsibilities: 

• Complete year end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, LLPs and Limited Companies using IRIS or similar software. 

• Have a good understanding of VAT and monthly/quarterly accounting procedures for owner managed businesses. 

• Be competent in completion of self-assessment returns and corporation tax returns using IRIS or similar software. 

• Have a knowledge of accounting software to include Sage 50, Kashflow, Quickbooks or Xero. 

• Be at the forefront of digital technology to give clients access to real time management accounts, which will enable businesses to make informed decisions. 

• Undertake other reasonable business tasks as required within the practice. 

 

The Successful candidate will be: 

• Qualified or Part Qualified ACA, ACCA or CTA, AAT qualified or qualified by experience. 

• Team orientated, need to get involved and recognise that your personal drive will influence your own and the team’s performance. 

• Able to work to deadlines and have a desire to exceed client’s expectations. 

• Enthusiastic, hardworking and have good communication skills. 

• Attention to detail and good technical competency. 

• Confident in managing own time and workload. 

• Comfortable with coaching less experienced staff members. 

• A team player 

 

Part Qualified candidates will be given full support in finalising their aspirations of becoming a Qualified Accountant. Many of the existing partners in the practice have trained with the firm, which highlights the career prospects. 

 

Salary is commensurate on experience. 

Contract Type: Permanent. 

Hours: Full time. The firm provide extra holidays for long service. 

Location: To be discussed 

 

Please send your CV together with a covering letter via email to our HR Manager: eirianevans@ashmole.co.uk or AshmoleHR@ashmole.co.uk 

 

We are looking for a VAT and Bookkeeping Clerk with a minimum of 2 years’ experience to join our team. There are excellent career prospects for this candidate as our firm continues to grow, and we are looking for a person to match our ambitions. 

 

To provide a VAT and Bookkeeping function for a range of clients in accordance with financial regulations, legislation and HMRC protocols 

(The job holder will carry out some or all of the following tasks depending upon experience, training and location) 

 

• Undertake the preparation of client VAT accounts periodically as allocated. 

• Undertake a range of routine office and clerical functions in relation to VAT as required. 

• Maintains manual and computerised records in accordance with legislation and firm’s policies and procedures. 

• Undertakes bookkeeping procedures for clients, either on Xero, Sage, Excel or in any other format. 

• When necessary, undertake any other bookkeeping duties. 

• Responsible for the safekeeping of confidential client records including receipts, invoices in accordance with relevant legislation. 

• Respond to enquiries from clients, employees and other external sources as required. 

• Answers enquiries from a variety of sources, resolves the majority, referring others as necessary. 

• In the absence of staff, assists with other duties including the preparation of accounts, reception etc. 

• The job holder is responsible for his/ her own health and safety. 

• The job holder will attend training courses, Company meetings and other team events as required. 

• Demonstrates a commitment to equal opportunities and diversity. 

• The job holder will carry out such other reasonable tasks that may from time to time be allocated. 

 

Essential Desirable 

Book-keeping VAT 

HMRC 

Relevant regulations and legislation 

Office procedures VAT 

 

Methodical Xero, Sage, Quickbooks 

Accuracy with attention to detail 

Numerate 

Communication 

Interpersonal 

Time Management 

Decision making 

Working to deadlines 

Team player 

 

VAT Xero, Sage, Quickbooks 

Office 

Teamwork 

 

Accounting or relevant experience AAT 

 

This role profile is not exhaustive; it will be subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. 

 

Contract Type: Permanent. 

Hours: Full time or Part Time. (Minimum 21 hours / 3 days) The firm provide extra holidays for long service. 

Location: Cardigan Office. 

 

Closing date for applications: 14th March 2025 

 

Please send your CV together with a covering letter via email to our HR Manager: eirianevans@ashmole.co.uk or AshmoleHR@ashmole.co.uk 

 

 

We are looking for a Qualified Accountant, Part Qualified Accountant or Senior Clerk with a minimum of 5 years’ experience to join our Swansea team. There are excellent career prospects for this candidate as our firm continues to grow, and we looking for a person to match our ambitions. 

 

Responsibilities: 

• Complete year end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, LLPs and Limited Companies using IRIS or similar software. 

• Have a good understanding of VAT and monthly/quarterly accounting procedures for owner managed businesses. 

• Be competent in completion of self-assessment returns and corporation tax returns using IRIS or similar software. 

• Have a knowledge of accounting software to include Sage 50, Kashflow, Quickbooks or Xero. 

• Be at the fore-front of digital technology to give clients access to real time management accounts, which will enable businesses to make informed decisions. 

• Undertake other reasonable business tasks as required within the practice. 

 

The Successful candidate will be: 

• Qualified or Part Qualified ACA, ACCA or CTA, AAT qualified or qualified by experience. 

• Team orientated, need to get involved and recognise that your personal drive will influence your own and the team’s performance. 

• Able to work to deadlines and have a desire to exceed client’s expectations. 

• Enthusiastic, hardworking and have good communication skills. 

• Attention to detail and good technical competency. 

• Confident in managing own time and workload 

• Comfortable with coaching less experienced staff members 

• A team player 

 

Part Qualified candidates will be given full support in finalising their aspirations of becoming a Qualified Accountant. Many of the existing partners in the practice have trained with the firm, which highlights the career prospects. 

 

Salary is commensurate on experience. 

Contract Type: Permanent. 

Hours: Full time. The firm provide extra holidays for long service. 

Location: Swansea Office. 

 

Please send your CV together with a covering letter to Ashmole & Co, First Floor, 1 St John’s Court, Upper Fforest Way, Enterprise Park, Swansea, SA6 8QQ or email eirianevans@ashmole.co.uk 

 

We are looking for a VAT and Bookkeeping Clerk with a minimum of 2 years’ experience to join our Carmarthen team. There are excellent career prospects for this candidate as our firm continues to grow, and we are looking for a person to match our ambitions. 

 

To provide a VAT and Bookkeeping function for a range of clients in accordance with financial regulations, legislation and HMRC protocols 

(The job holder will carry out some or all of the following tasks depending upon experience, training and location) 

 

· Undertakes the preparation of client VAT accounts periodically as allocated. 

· Undertakes a range of routine office and clerical functions in relation to VAT as required. 

· Maintains manual and computerised records in accordance with legislation and firm’s policies and procedures. 

· Undertakes bookkeeping procedures for clients, either on Xero, Sage, Excel or in any other format. 

· When necessary, undertake any other bookkeeping duties. 

· Responsible for the safekeeping of confidential client records including receipts, invoices in accordance with relevant legislation. 

· Responds to enquiries from clients, employees and other external sources as required. 

· Answers enquiries from a variety of sources, resolves the majority, referring others as necessary. 

· In the absence of staff, assists with other duties including the preparation of accounts, reception etc. 

· The job holder is responsible for his/ her own health and safety. 

· The job holder will attend training courses, Company meetings and other team events as required. 

· Demonstrates a commitment to equal opportunities and diversity. 

· The job holder will carry out such other reasonable tasks that may from time to time be allocated. 

 

Essential -Book-keeping, HMRC, VAT, Relevant regulations and legislation, Office procedures 

Desirable - VAT 

 

Essential - Methodical, Accuracy with attention to detail, Numerate, Communication, Interpersonal, Time Management, Decision making, Working to deadlines, Team player. 

Desirable - Xero, Sage, Quickbooks 

 

Essential - VAT, Office, Teamwork 

Desirable - Xero, Sage, Quickbooks 

 

Essential - Accounting or relevant experience 

Desirable - AAT 

 

This role profile is not exhaustive; it will be subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. 

Contract Type: Permanent. 

Hours: Full time. The firm provide extra holidays for long service. 

Location: Carmarthen Office. 

Job Type: Full-time 

 

Closing date for applications: 7th March 2025 

 

Please send your CV together with a covering letter via email to our HR Manager: eirianevans@ashmole.co.uk or AshmoleHR@ashmole.co.uk 

 

We are looking for a Qualified Accountant, Part Qualified Accountant or Senior Clerk with a minimum of 2 years’ practice experience to join our team. There are excellent career prospects for this candidate as our firm continues to grow, and we are looking for a person to match our ambitions. 

 

• Complete year end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, LLP’S and Limited Companies using IRIS or similar software. 

• Have a good understanding of VAT and monthly/quarterly accounting procedures for owner managed businesses. 

• Be competent in completion of self-assessment returns and corporation tax returns using IRIS or similar software. 

• Have a knowledge of accounting software to include Sage 50, Quickbooks or Xero. 

• Be at the fore-front of digital technology to give clients access to real time management accounts, which will enable businesses to make informed decisions. 

• Undertake other reasonable business tasks as required within the practice. 

The Successful candidate will be: 

• Qualified or Part Qualified ACA, ACCA or CTA, AAT qualified or qualified by experience. 

• Team orientated, need to get involved and recognise that your personal drive will influence your own and the team’s performance. 

• Able to work to deadlines and have a desire to exceed client’s expectations. 

• Enthusiastic, hardworking and have good communication skills. 

• Attention to detail and good technical competency. 

• Confident in managing own time and workload 

• Comfortable with coaching less experienced staff members 

• A team player 

 

Part Qualified candidates will be given full support in finalising their aspirations of becoming a Qualified Accountant. Many of the existing partners in the practice have trained with the firm, which highlights the career prospects. 

 

Salary is commensurate on experience. 

Contract Type: Permanent. 

Hours: Full time. The firm provide extra holidays for long service. 

Location: Carmarthen Office. 

 

Please send your CV together with a covering letter to Ashmole & Co, The Quay, Carmarthen, SA31 3LN or email eirianevans@ashmole.co.uk 

 

Closing date: 28th March 2025