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 currently recruiting a Receptionist /Administrative Assistant for our Carmarthen Office. 

 

You will be responsible for meeting and greeting clients plus taking and making phone calls. You will need to have excellent communication skills and the ability to learn new tasks quickly. 

 

You will also provide administrative support to the Carmarthen Office Team and will probably have some experience of Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel & Teams. Experience of Xero and/or IRIS practice management would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be given. 

 

Tasks specifically include:- 

· Sending mail both electronically and manually, depending on the needs of the client 

· Opening and scanning mail 

· Filing paperwork electronically 

· Opening and maintaining electronic client files 

· Ordering supplies 

· Keeping practice management software updated to assist tracking of jobs through the office 

· Phoning/emailing clients to request records 

· Generating sales invoices 

· Internal bookkeeping duties 

· Assisting accounts staff with scanning of client records and data entry to accounting software 

· Diary management for the partners 

· Ah hoc administrative takes requested by Partners and Staff 

 

Contract Type: Permanent 

Hours: 35 hours Full time (Working 5 days a week Monday to Friday) 

 

Please apply by email to ashmolehr@ashmole.co.uk setting out your previous experience.