Finance Officer

Brook Street; Penarth; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Christmas Closure

Job summary

Brook Street is seeking a Finance Officer in Cardiff, Wales to support the Finance & Corporate Services team. The role involves processing payments, reconciliations, payroll data validation, and reporting for month and year‑end. Hybrid working is available, with up to two days from home, in a stable public‑sector environment.

The role emphasizes accuracy, data integrity, and collaboration with budget holders to ensure robust financial control and timely audits.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified, or studying towards qualification
• Experience in finance administration and reconciliations
• Strong attention to detail
• Good organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Basic Welsh language ability (Level 1)

Responsibilities

• Process payments, income and supplier invoices accurately.
• Reconcile registration fee income and online payments.
• Manage purchase orders and liaise with budget holders.
• Assist with payroll preparation by validating data.
• Support month-end and audit preparation and resolving queries.
• Upload budgets and forecasts into the finance system.
• Prepare financial information for management and committee reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Finance administration

Reconciliations

Payroll data validation

Team collaboration

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

Finance Officer (BBBH445594) Cardiff, Wales

Salary: GBP30000 - GBP30000 per annum

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.

Permanent, full‑time role (37 hours per week)

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

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