A garage employee has admitted stealing from his employer but told a court he disputed the amount.
Kristoffer Brick, aged 39, appeared before Judge Keith Thomas at Swansea crown court for a plea and trial preparation hearing on Friday.
Brick, of New Road, Hook, admitted stealing from Gareth Hughes Motors, of Sardis.
The prosecution allege that Brick stole a total of £223,209 between November, 2006, and April, 2016.
Frank Phillips, the barrister representing Brick, said he was willing to admit stealing between £80,000 and £90,000 over a shorter period, "perhaps over six years but not over ten years."
Mr Phillips asked Judge Thomas to delay the sentencing hearing to allow the defence time to brief a forensic accountant to examine the alleged transactions.
"He realises the situation he is in," added Mr Phillips.
Judge Thomas said the issue would be decided by a judge after a hearing on June 15, during which the prosecution and defence would argue their cases.
Judge Thomas said that, meanwhile, a probation officer should prepare a report into Brick's background.
Brick was granted bail until June 15.
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