Finance Assistant

Adecco Portugal; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Career progression

Team environment

Social events

Employee benefits

Job summary

Finance Assistant role in Cardiff, fully site-based. Hours: Monday to Friday. Salary: £27,000 per annum.

You will join a well-established business and support a broad range of finance duties, including purchase ledger, reconciliations, invoicing and month-end processes. The ideal candidate will have prior accounts experience, strong Excel skills, excellent attention to detail and good communication. Training and development opportunities are available, with clear progression within the finance

Qualifications

• Experience in a Finance Assistant or Accounts role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient with Excel and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of purchase ledger invoices with accuracy.
• Match, check and code invoices.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice queries.
• Assist with weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Support sales ledger activities, including invoicing.
• Perform bank and supplier account reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and update finance systems.
• Assist with month-end processes and financial reporting.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to resolve account queries.
• Support wider finance team with ad-hoc admin tasks.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Reconciliations

Invoicing

Month-end processes

Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

AAT studies

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Finance Assistant

Location: Cardiff (Fully Site-Based)

Hours: Monday to Friday

Salary: £27,000 per annum

Are you looking to progress your career within finance? We are currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join a well-established business based in Cardiff.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous accounts or finance experience to become part of a supportive team where you will gain exposure to a broad range of finance duties, including purchase ledger, reconciliations, invoicing, and month-end processes. The business is committed to investing in its people and offers genuine opportunities for ongoing development and progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of purchase ledger invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching, checking and coding invoices
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice queries
• Assisting with weekly and monthly payment runs
• Supporting sales ledger activities, including invoicing and account maintenance
• Performing bank and supplier account reconciliations
• Maintaining accurate financial records and updating finance systems
• Assisting with month-end processes and financial reporting
• Liaising with suppliers and internal departments to resolve account queries
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc finance administration duties

About You

• Previous experience within a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger Clerk, Accounts Payable, or similar finance role
• Good understanding of purchase ledger, reconciliations and invoice processing
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Experience using finance or ERP systems would be advantageous
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach
• AAT qualification or studies would be advantageous but not essential

What's in it for You?

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Clear progression opportunities within the finance function
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Regular company social events
• Employee discounts and benefits scheme