Careers

The Firm

As one of Wales’ leading independent firms of Chartered Accountants, BPU has a proven track record of success in helping clients across all sectors to achieve profitability, enjoy greater wealth and gain and maintain control of their financial situation.

During its 50 years in practice BPU has developed a specialised service to private and public sector firms, including owner managed businesses and larger limited companies. BPU has achieved this by investing in the right people and provides an impressive work environment for staff with a range of benefits and opportunities for regular training and career development.

We are more than just accountants and our people are at the heart of what we do and what we can achieve. BPU has over 40 staff and directors operating from its two offices in Cardiff Gate and Llantwit Major.

The firm has ambitious growth plans for the future and is committed to the training of Chartered Accountants, Tax Advisors and all staff as a key factor in its continued success.

Current Vacancies

IFA Paraplanner

Location:        Cardiff Gate CF23 8AA

Salary:            Up to £40,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Join Our Dynamic Financial Planning Team as an IFA Paraplanner

Are you ready to be an essential part of a thriving financial advisory team? We are seeking a detail-oriented Paraplanner to support our financial planning team.

Key Responsibilities:

• You must be able to compile compliant case files to include: data gathering, provider liaison, analysis of existing arrangements, whole of market research, suitability reports and submit applications; all to a high professional standard.
• You must be capable of prioritising your own workload and completing tasks within specified timescales and deadlines.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, grammar and spelling are key essential attributes.

Why Choose BPU?

• Comprehensive Services: We offer a wide range of investment, retirement, business protection and inheritance tax planning solutions tailored to meet our clients' unique needs.
• Commitment to Excellence: As a proud member of the ValidPath network, we are dedicated to providing best-practice and independent financial advice.

The Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• This is a full time permanent role at our Cardiff Gate office.
• We have flexible working hours operating in a core time system with options to start and finish work at set times to suit you.
• Company pension scheme
• Death in Service Life Insurance
• Optional Private Healthcare Scheme

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: You must have a minimum of 2 years Paraplanning work experience in an independent financial advice practice.
• Advanced pensions experience is preferred as a key element of our business is advising on pre, at and post retirement planning; including drawdown, pension switching, SIPPs and SSAS.
• You should ideally have a good working knowledge of Iress XPLAN, Defaqto Engage, CashCalc, Assureweb, O&M Pension Profiler and ATEB Suitability, plus Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Qualifications: You will already hold an appropriate financial planning Diploma Level 4 or other Paraplanning qualification plus minimum GCSE grades A-C/1-3 in Mathematics and English.

The firm:

With over 55 years of experience, BPU Accountants is not just a firm; we are a forty strong family of friendly and approachable chartered accountants and business advisers. Our offices at Cardiff Gate Business Park and Llantwit Major are hubs of innovation and client-focused solutions.

Join us and be part of a team that values integrity, professionalism, and client success.

If you are organized, motivated, and ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you!

To apply please send your CV to Ian Sinclair at BPU Financial Solutions by email:  ians@bpufinancialsolutions.co.uk

Audit and Accounts Senior

Location: Cardiff
Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience

Job Purpose:

BPU is one of the largest Independent firms of Chartered Accountants based in South Wales and is looking for an experienced qualified accountant to join its professional team. The firm is offering a competitive salary and benefits package as follows:

The Benefits:

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• 20- 23 days holiday (dependent if study leave required) plus bank holidays
• Full time permanent role based at Cardiff Gate Office, Cardiff  
• Flexible working hours operating within a core time system with options to start and finish work at set times to suit you 
• Private Healthcare Scheme
• Death in Service Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• One paid professional subscription 
• An opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients in a number of sectors

The Person:

• ACCA or ACA qualified or qualified by experience
• Or studying towards ACCA/ACA professional accounting qualification
• A minimum of two years of practice experience is essential
• Good working knowledge of FRS102 reporting standards
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly organised and self-motivated
• Team player who is not afraid to put forward ideas
• Willing to help develop and train junior staff

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparation of accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships
• Preparation of draft corporation tax computations for review by the firm’s tax department
• Lead a team completing external audits, from initial planning stage through to completion
• Working and liaising with colleagues in other departments as necessary to provide high-quality client service
• Ability to multi-task and complete assignments within time constraints and set deadlines
• Ability to appropriately train junior members of staff
• Report directly to a Manager

The Firm:

Established for over 55 years, BPU Accountants is a friendly, modern and approachable firm of Chartered Accountants based in offices at Cardiff Gate Business Park, Cardiff and at Llantwit Major. The firm currently employs over 40 staff and is planning further growth and development. It has a supportive, friendly team, where there is the opportunity for professional growth and development. Regular training is provided as well as annual staff reviews to ensure individual needs are met. There are quarterly social events for all staff and the opportunity to attend corporate events.

Contact:

To apply, email your CV and covering letter to Louise Williams
Email: louisew@bpuaccountants.co.uk

Accounts Assistant

Location: Cardiff
Salary: Competitive

Job Purpose:

BPU is one of the largest Independent firms of Chartered Accountants based in South Wales and is looking for an experienced qualified accountant to join its professional team. The firm is offering a competitive salary and benefits package as follows:

The Benefits:

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Full time permanent role based at our Cardiff Gate Office
• Flexible working hours operating within a core time system with options to start and finish work at set times to suit you
• Private Healthcare Scheme
• Death in Service Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• One paid professional subscription
• An opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients in a number of sectors

The Person:

• Fully or part qualified ACCA or ACA or qualified by experience
• A minimum of two years of practice experience is essential
• Experience of using accounting software including Xero, Sage, Quick Books & IRIS 
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly organised and self-motivated
• Team player who is not afraid to put forward ideas

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparation of accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships
• Preparation of corporation tax computations and returns
• Working and liaising with colleagues in other departments as necessary to provide high-quality client service
• Ad-hoc booking keeping when required
• Ability to multi-task and complete assignments within time constraints and set deadlines
• Knowledge of preparing personal tax returns would be desirable
• Report directly to a Manager

The Firm:

Established for over 55 years, BPU Accountants is a friendly, modern and approachable firm of Chartered Accountants based in offices at Cardiff Gate Business Park, Cardiff and at Llantwit Major. The firm currently employs over 40 staff and is planning further growth and development. It has a supportive, friendly team, where there is the opportunity for professional growth and development. Regular training is provided as well as annual staff reviews to ensure individual needs are met. There are quarterly social events for all staff and the opportunity to attend corporate events.

Contact:

To apply, email your CV and covering letter to Louise Williams

Email: louisew@bpuaccountants.co.uk