Finance Officer in Cardiff

Your new company is a well‑established organisation based in South Wales, recognised for its strong operational values, supportive culture, and commitment to continual improvement. As the business grows, the finance function plays an increasingly pivotal role in maintaining financial accuracy, strengthening internal controls, and supporting strategic decision‑making across the organisation. This is an onsite role with the view to hybrid working within your first 12 months.

Your new role as a Finance Officer includes taking ownership of key financial processes and supporting the smooth running of the organisation's income and expenditure activities. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the company's income generation processes, including invoicing, payment processing and customer collections
• Monitoring and analysing financial data to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Reconciling accounts receivable and accounts payable to maintain up‑to‑date ledgers
• Supporting month‑end and year‑end procedures relating to income, expenditure, and reporting
• Maintaining accurate sales and purchase ledger records, including reviewing supplier invoices for correct pricing, discounts, and agreed payment terms
• Managing trade counter payments, including secure card transactions
• Setting up new customer and supplier accounts and ensuring all records remain accurate
• Following up overdue customer payments and managing credit limits in line with company policies
• Working closely with sales and purchasing teams to resolve billing or invoicing discrepancies
• Preparing and distributing financial reports such as aged debtor/creditor reports and cashflow statements
• Supporting continuous improvements within financial systems, processes, and controls
• Providing financial insights and advice to senior management to support informed decision‑making
• Assisting in identifying opportunities for cost savings and revenue growth
• Supporting and mentoring junior finance staff where required

This is a broad and varied role that offers strong exposure across the full purchase and sales ledger cycle, cashflow management, and financial analysis, ideal for someone who wants to take ownership and develop further within a growing finance team.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Experience in a finance, bookkeeping, or ledger‑focused role
• Strong understanding of sales and purchase ledger processes, including invoicing and reconciliations
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency in accounting software and strong Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence in engaging internal and external stakeholders
• Well‑organised, able to prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
• Understanding of relevant financial regulations and compliance standards
• A recognised accounting qualification such as AAT (preferred but not essential)

What you'll get in return:

• Annual staff bonus of £500, awarded every year
• Competitive salary and company pension scheme
• Increasing annual leave entitlement with length of service
• Long-term job stability within a respected, growing business
• Training and professional development opportunities, including potential AAT study support
• Flexible working options, including the aim to offer one hybrid day per week and earlier Friday finishes (4:30pm)
• Employee recognition schemes, such as Employee of the Quarter
• Supportive, team‑oriented culture with open communication and opportunities to share ideas
• Free on‑site parking
• Company-provided uniform where required
• Staff discounts on products and services (where applicable)
• Hybrid working available over time

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