Finance Officer

Government Recruitment; Swansea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization is looking for a Finance Officer to support high-quality financial services delivery. The role includes providing expert guidance on ERP systems, maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, and developing reports to support audits. Ideal candidates will have experience in financial processes and a desire for continuous improvement. This position offers hands-on experience in accounting and contributes to strong financial controls while being part of a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing expert advice on systems and processes.
• Ability to build relationships with customers and managers.
• Skills in developing reports and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible support across the Financial Control Team.
• Maintain accurate records and financial controls.
• Support audits and drive improvements in financial processes.

Skills

Expert advice on ERP systems

Building stakeholder relationships

Reporting and reconciliation skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Effective execution of responsibilities

Tools

Excel

Access databases

Job description

The Finance Officer role offers the chance to play a key part in delivering high-quality financial services while developing professionally within DVSA. You’ll provide flexible support across the Financial Control Team, gaining hands‑on experience in general accounting and DVSA operations. The role covers a wide range of activities, including banking, accounts receivable and payable, payroll and VAT, helping ensure accurate records, timely reconciliations, strong financial controls and excellent service to internal and external customers.

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

• Providing expert advice and guidance to DVSA customers and employees on the ERP systems, related applications and processes
• Building and maintaining excellent working relationships with key stakeholders such as customers, shared services and DVSA managers in the delivery of a quality and consistent Financial Control service
• Using tools such as excel and access databases, to develop a range of reports and reconciliations. These will be used by management, to support audits and to drive improvements
• Support the development of a culture of continuous improvement and contribute to the implementation of best practice. Recommend opportunities for improvement in financial control processes including through simplification and automation.
• Execute responsibilities effectively and in line with DVSA policies and processes, planning and coordinating tasks and activities and taking responsibility for ensuring objectives are delivered.

For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.