Hybrid Finance Assistant — Broad, Impactful Role in Cardiff

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

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd in Cardiff is seeking a Finance Assistant to join a fast-paced SME as it restructures its finance function. This hybrid role offers hands-on experience across day-to-day finance activities and a chance to contribute to month-end and wider business processes.

You will own the day-to-day finance function under the Financial Controller, improving processes and ensuring accurate records. Experience with Xero and multi-currency transactions is valued, along with AAT study

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or studying toward AAT.
• Experience in day-to-day bookkeeping within an SME.
• Knowledge of multi-currency transactions and reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage your workload independently.
• Payroll experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the finance inbox and respond to queries.
• Process purchase invoices and supplier payments.
• Raise sales invoices and maintain billing schedules.
• Chase outstanding payments and support credit control.
• Complete bank reconciliations across multiple accounts.
• Process employee expenses and payroll for review.
• Maintain accurate financial records and post journals.
• Support VAT return preparation and management accounts.

Skills

Xero proficiency

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Yolk Recruitment Ltd in Cardiff is seeking a Finance Assistant to join a fast-paced SME as it restructures its finance function. This hybrid role offers hands-on experience across day-to-day finance activities and a chance to contribute to month-end and wider business processes.

You will own the day-to-day finance function under the Financial Controller, improving processes and ensuring accurate records. Experience with Xero and multi-currency transactions is valued, along with AAT study