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
Tax Adviser
Location: Cardiff
Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 (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 and client focused Tax Advisor to join its professional tax team. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax specialist to join a friendly practice and learn and develop in the role. The Tax Advisor would be undertaking a mixed tax role encompassing both personal and corporation tax. The firm is offering a competitive salary and benefits package as follows:
The Benefits:
- Competitive salary ranging from £30,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience)
- Good holiday allowance plus bank holidays
- Full time permanent role based at 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 across a number of sectors
- Work in a close and friendly team where there are regular social activities and charity events.
The Person:
- Ideally you will be a tax advisor already working in an accountancy practice
- ATT and/or CTA qualified is desirable but not essential as training can be provided
- Experience in the preparation of corporation tax returns, P11D's, personal tax returns, partnership tax returns is essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Highly organised and self-motivated
- Team player who is not afraid to put forward ideas.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Deliver an effective and efficient personal and corporate tax compliance function for the practice including owner managed businesses and groups
- Build on the firm’s relationship with its clients
- Communicate with HMRC on a regular basis
- Develop and maintain the highest standards of personal and corporate tax compliance
- Identify, communicate and implement tax planning opportunities
- Responsibility for ensuring that all filing and reporting deadlines are met on a timely basis.
The Firm:
Established for over 55 years, BPU Accountants is a friendly 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. It has a supportive, friendly team, where there is the opportunity for professional 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 and charity events.
Contact:
To apply, email your CV and covering letter to Martin Knight, Director.
Email: martink@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
- 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 45 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
