2 jobs in Wales

Population 3.1M · Capital: cardiff 🇬🇧

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Wales supports 1.5 million jobs across 3.1 million people, concentrated in Cardiff (capital, 370k pop) and the South Wales corridor (Swansea, Newport, Bridgend). Cardiff Bay hosts Senedd (Welsh Parliament), BBC Wales, S4C and a growing FinTech cluster led by Admiral Group (FTSE 100 insurance, 8,000+ staff in Wales).

The Welsh economy has modernised from coal and steel (though Tata Steel Port Talbot remains one of Wales' largest industrial employers) toward services, creative industries and life sciences. Major public sector anchors: Welsh Government, DVLA (Swansea HQ, 6,000 staff), ONS (Newport HQ). Life sciences cluster between Cardiff and Newport. Bilingualism (Welsh + English) is valued for public-facing roles, though not mandatory for most private sector jobs.

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Job market

Active jobs

£30k

Average salary

28-32k

Range

Employers

Top hiring employers

Dreams Ltd1

VPA Chartered Accountants1

Contract types

Permanent100%

Latest jobs

Assistant Accountant

VPA Chartered Accountants·Cardiff·2 weeks ago

🟢 Permanent💰 28-32k GBPNEWWhy apply (3)

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1Xero specialisation — high demand skill with only 3 similar Cardiff roles advertised
2SME client focus — builds diverse experience across multiple industries and business models
3£28-32k range — competitive vs Cardiff market median of £26k for assistant level

Support SME clients as Assistant Accountant at VPA Chartered Accountants in Cardiff, specialising in Xero accounting software and VAT return preparation. Handle management accounts and client liaison across 2+ years practice exper

Xero accounting softwareAAT qualificationVAT return preparationMaking Tax Digital (MTD)+9

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Retail Sales Assistant

Dreams Ltd·Cardiff·1 months ago

💰 30-30k GBPNEWWhy apply (3)

AI insights

1£30k on-target earnings — above median retail salary with uncapped commission potential
2Sleepmatch technology training — specialist sleep expertise opens furniture retail career paths
3Dreams brand recognition — established retailer with 38.5-hour contracts and enhanced parental benefits

Join Dreams' Cardiff Penarth Road store as Retail Sales Assistant, mastering their Sleepmatch sleep technology to guide customers through high-value mattress purchases. Earn £30k on-target with uncapped commission scheme plus comp

Retail salesCustomer relationship managementSleep technology (Sleepmatch)Commission-based selling+6

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Frequently asked questions

Is speaking Welsh required for jobs in Wales?

No for most private sector roles. Welsh language skills are valued for public-facing positions in Welsh Government, NHS Wales, local councils, BBC Wales and S4C — sometimes listed as 'desirable' or 'essential' depending on the role. English-only speakers are fully employable across Cardiff, Swansea and Newport.

What are Wales' main employers?

Welsh Government (30,000+ staff), NHS Wales (90,000+), Admiral Group insurance (8,000 in Cardiff), DVLA Swansea (6,000), Tata Steel Port Talbot (4,000), Airbus Broughton (6,000 aerospace), Principality Building Society, and growing tech/fintech cluster in Cardiff.

How does Welsh salary compare to the rest of the UK?

Typically 10-15% below UK average, with Cardiff at the top end (equivalent to Manchester). Housing is 40-50% cheaper than London. Welsh income tax rates are currently aligned with England (unlike Scotland), so take-home pay follows the same bands.

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