Expense Specialist

Yolk Recruitment; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

12-month FTC

Immediate start

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment is partnering with a Cardiff-based organisation to appoint an Expenses Assistant on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on reviewing expense claims, processing payments and supporting a growing finance function.

You will work in a hybrid setup, gain exposure to automation and AI-driven processes, and contribute to timely, accurate expenses handling. Ideal for a recent graduate seeking hands-on experience in finance with immediate start.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or seeking a career in finance.
• Experience in administration, finance, accounts payable or expenses is helpful but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other computer systems.
• Good communication skills and professional responses to queries.
• Organised, reliable and able to manage deadlines.
• Hands-on, transactional work including processing payments.

Responsibilities

• Review and process employee expenses claims, ensuring accuracy and policy compliance.
• Check receipts and supporting documentation.
• Process expense payments accurately and within deadlines.
• Respond to employee queries regarding expenses and payments.
• Investigate discrepancies and resolve issues where possible.
• Maintain accurate financial records and update expenses data.
• Support the wider finance team with transactional duties.
• Adapt to new systems and processes as automation and AI are introduced.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Communication

Organization

Deadline management

Hands-on experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Expenses Assistant

Cardiff | Hybrid Working | Up to £30,000 | 12-Month FTC

Yolk Recruitment is exclusively partnering with a well-established organisation in Cardiff to recruit an Expenses Assistant on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or someone looking to build their career in finance, with an immediate start available.

The organisation is investing in automation and AI to improve its expenses processes, creating a need for additional support within the finance team. You will play an important role in reviewing expenses claims, processing payments and responding to employee queries, gaining valuable experience within an established finance function.

The Role

• Review and process employee expenses claims, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.

• Check receipts and supporting documentation.

• Process expense payments accurately and within agreed deadlines.

• Respond to employee queries regarding expenses and payments.

• Investigate discrepancies and resolve issues where possible.

• Maintain accurate financial records and update expenses data.

• Support the wider finance team with transactional duties.

• Adapt to new systems and processes as automation and AI are introduced.

About You

• A recent graduate or someone looking to develop a career in finance.

• Previous experience in administration, finance, accounts payable or expenses would be beneficial but is not essential.

• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.

• Confident using Microsoft Excel and other computer systems.

• Good communication skills and the ability to respond to queries professionally.

• Organised, reliable and able to manage deadlines.

• Happy to undertake hands‑on, transactional work, including processing payments.

• Available to start immediately and commit to an initial 12-month contract.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of up to £30,000.

• Hybrid working in Cardiff.

• An initial 12-month fixed‑term contract.

• An immediate start.

• A great opportunity to gain practical finance experience and develop your skills within an established organisation.