Finance Assistant (Hybrid)

Yolk Recruitment; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working in Cardiff

Pension contribution scheme

25 days annual leave + public holidays

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment in Cardiff is recruiting a Finance Assistant to join a fast-paced SME with a hybrid (cardiff) work arrangement. You’ll own day-to-day finance activities, support month-end, and work closely with the Financial Controller to ensure accurate records.

The role covers purchase and sales invoicing, payroll support, VAT-related tasks, and maintaining project cost allocations. AAT qualification or progress toward it is preferred, with strong Excel and Xero skills.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification, studying towards AAT, or equivalent bookkeeping experience.
• Experience in day-to-day bookkeeping, ideally within an SME.
• Good working knowledge of Xero.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day finance function and month-end support.
• Process purchase invoices and supplier payments.
• Raise sales invoices and maintain billing schedules.
• Support credit control and chase outstanding payments.
• Reconcile bank accounts and post journals.
• Assist with payroll and payroll administration.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent workload management

Education

AAT qualification or studying towards AAT

Tools

Xero

Payroll software

Multi-currency transactions

Job description

Finance Assistant | Cardiff | Hybrid - Up to £30k

Are you an ambitious Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact?

We're working with a fast-paced, internationally focused SME based in Cardiff that is restructuring its finance function and looking for a Finance Assistant to join the team at an exciting time of growth and development.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, organised and involved across a broad range of finance activities, rather than being restricted to one area.

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, ensuring everything runs smoothly and accurately while supporting month-end, reporting and wider business processes.

You'll be trusted to manage your workload independently, with support and training from the Financial Controller.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the finance inbox and responding to internal and external queries
• Processing purchase invoices and preparing supplier payments
• Raising sales invoices and maintaining billing schedules
• Chasing outstanding payments and supporting credit control
• Completing bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
• Processing employee expenses
• Preparing payroll for review and supporting payroll administration
• Maintaining accurate and organised financial records
• Posting journals and preparing month-end reconciliations
• Supporting VAT return preparation
• Assisting with management accounts and supporting schedules
• Maintaining accurate project cost allocations and supporting budget tracking
• Managing compliance processes, including KYC and AML
• Supporting client, sponsor and supplier onboarding
• Assisting with payroll, benefits and wider HR administration
• Helping to improve processes and document finance procedures

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is reliable, commercially minded and confident managing the day-to-day responsibilities of a busy finance function.

You'll ideally have:

• AAT qualification, studying towards AAT, or equivalent bookkeeping experience
• Previous experience in day-to-day bookkeeping, ideally within an SME
• Good working knowledge of Xero
• Experience with multi-currency transactions and reconciliations
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• The ability to manage your workload independently and meet deadlines

Experience with payroll, international invoicing, EU VAT, professional services, events, media or project accounting would be advantageous.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a small, collaborative and internationally focused business where you'll have genuine ownership of your work and exposure across finance, compliance and wider business operations.

You'll benefit from:

• Hybrid working in Cardiff
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Pension contribution scheme
• 25 days annual leave + public holidays
• Training and support from an experienced Financial Controller
• A broad role with scope to develop your finance career

If you're an AAT-qualified, AAT-studying or experienced finance professional looking for a varied role where no two days are quite the same, we'd love to hear from you.