Finance Administrator in Cardiff

The Finance Administrator will be a key member of the Transactional Finance team, providing efficient and accurate administrative and financial support across the wider Finance function. The role involves processing financial transactions, supporting payment runs, maintaining records, and acting as a point of contact for finance-related queries.

The Person

• Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Strong administrative skills with high attention to detail
• Good numeracy skills and confidence working with financial data
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Desirable

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts administration role
• Experience working with accounting or finance systems
• Understanding of basic accounting principles
• Ability to communicate and work through the medium of Welsh

The Role

• Key Responsibilities & Tasks

• Act as part of the Transactional team within the wider Finance department.
• Provide general administrative support to the Finance team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Manage the finance inbox, ensuring club enquiries are responded to in a timely manner.
• Administer the club energy scheme, including reconciliation of club energy accounts, preparing and processing direct debit collections and responding to queries from clubs and stakeholders.
• Prepare expense payment runs for employees, clubs, and referees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies.
• Post and reconcile daily bank transactions in a timely manner.
• Provide ad hoc support to the purchase ledger and sales ledger functions as required.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support audit and reporting requirements when needed.
• Carry out duties in support of the WRU Group Strategic Mission, Purpose and Values.

WRU Requirements

• The WRU require that individuals are proficient in IT skills, specifically Microsoft packages.
• Excellent written and verbal communications are essential, along with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh and a Valid UK Driver's License is desirable.
• This role is subject to a basic/enhanced DBS check.

The Perks

• As a permanent member of the WRU Group, you will have access to our full range of employee benefits, including:

• Salary Sacrifice Pension (5% employee contribution, matched by WRU)
• Life assurance scheme
• WRU Group Ticket Allocation (in line with ticketing policy)
• One additional paid day off (birthday leave)
• Employee assistance programme
• Team Tactics – hybrid working arrangements
• Free stadium parking and gym
• WRU Group store and tour discounts
• WRU Group partnership offers
• Eye Care Voucher Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Our Values

The WRU Group are committed to developing a culture whereby all employees are equally valued and respected. Our aims, together with our vision and mission, are underpinned by our core values and beliefs which embrace: Integrity, Excellence, Success, Courage, Family & Humour.

Inclusion At The WRU

The WRU Group are committed to building diverse, high-performing and engaged teams across Welsh Rugby. We are ambitious about providing a people first culture where everyone can belong, be heard and respected.

Diversity monitoring

We know that we deliver better services when our workforce reflects the full range of backgrounds and experiences in the society we serve. To continue to do this we need your help in filling out a short monitoring form. None of the information you provide will be visible as part of your application. It will only be used anonymously to monitor the inclusivity of our selection processes. You can select 'prefer not to say' if you would rather not answer any question.