Finance Officer

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Public-sector employer

Civil Service Pension Scheme

31 days holidays + Bank holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Our client, a Cardiff-based public-sector employer, is seeking a Finance Officer to join their Finance & Corporate Services team. This role suits someone who enjoys structured financial work, meticulous record-keeping, and supporting smooth financial operations across a busy organisation.

Hybrid working is offered, with up to 2 days from home. You will work with senior finance staff and budget holders, contributing to month-end processes and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail with financial data.
• AAT qualification or studying towards.
• Experience in finance administration, reconciliations or accounts processing.
• Collaborative team player.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Basic Welsh language ability (Level 1).

Responsibilities

• Process payments, income and supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial procedures.
• Reconcile registration fee income and online payment records, resolving discrepancies and maintaining up-to-date financial data.
• Manage purchase orders, track commitments and liaise with budget holders to support effective financial control.
• Complete monthly charge card reconciliations and ensure all transactions are properly supported and recorded.
• Upload budgets and forecasts into the finance system, checking data accuracy and meeting internal deadlines.
• Prepare financial information for management and committee reporting, including month-end reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end processes, including audit preparation and resolving financial queries.
• Assist with payroll preparation by validating data and ensuring timely, accurate payments.

Skills

Attention to detail

AAT qualification / studying

Finance administration

Team collaboration

Deadline driven

Welsh basics

Education

AAT qualification or studying

Job description

Our client, a respected public-sector organisation, is looking for a Finance Officer to join their Finance & Corporate Services team.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys structured financial work, accurate record-keeping, and supporting smooth financial operations across a busy organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payments, income and supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial procedures.
• Reconcile registration fee income and online payment records, resolving discrepancies and maintaining up-to-date financial data.
• Manage purchase orders, track commitments and liaise with budget holders to support effective financial control.
• Complete monthly charge card reconciliations and ensure all transactions are properly supported and recorded.
• Upload budgets and forecasts into the finance system, checking data accuracy and meeting internal deadlines.
• Prepare financial information for management and committee reporting, including month-end reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end processes, including audit preparation and resolving financial queries.
• Assist with payroll preparation by validating data and ensuring timely, accurate payments.

Benefits

• Permanent, full-time role (37 hours per week)
• Cardiff-based public-sector employer
• 31 days holidays + 3 privilege days + Bank holidays
• Professional development and exposure to month-end, year-end and audit processes
• Hybrid working, up to 2 days from home
• Opportunity to work closely with senior finance staff and budget holders
• Civil Service Pension Scheme
• Stable, well-structured working environment
• Christmas Closure

What You'll Bring

• Strong attention to detail and confidence working with financial data
• AAT Qualified, or studying towards qualification
• Experience in finance administration, reconciliations or accounts processing
• Ability to work collaboratively within a small team
• Good organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Basic Welsh language ability (Level 1), e.g. simple greetings and place names