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Finance & Office Manager

Location: Cardiff City Centre
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum
Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, 6% employer pension contribution, ability to work from home one day per week after 6 months' notice period.

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a new opportunity in the heart of Cardiff? We are seeking a Senior Finance Administrator to join our dynamic team. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about finance and administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Bank Reconciliation: Conduct daily reconciliations of multiple bank accounts.
• Purchase Ledger Management: Process invoices and cash payments, monitor expenditure, gain authority for expenses, reconcile supplier accounts, set up payments, send remittance advices, investigate and resolve queries, manage creditors, and forecast cash flow.
• Sales Ledger Management: Prepare and issue approximately 80 monthly invoices, including handling cross payments and recharges. Ensure timely collection of rent and issue surcharges when necessary.
• Petty Cash Management: Maintain and reconcile the petty cash account.
• VAT Reporting: Prepare monthly Input VAT reports and ensure accurate journal entries.
• Budget Support: Provide up-to-date financial information to assist with the preparation of the annual budget.
• Journal Processing: Process monthly journals and prepayments, maintaining records of all prepaid expenditure.
• Reporting: Prepare monthly Profit and Loss reports with budget comparisons.
• Ledger Reconciliation: Reconcile all nominal ledger accounts.
• Balance Sheet Preparation: Prepare monthly balance sheets.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience in a senior finance administration role.
• Strong knowledge of financial procedures and regulations.
• AAT/ACCA/CIMA (highly desirable)
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary up to £35,000.
• Generous leave package: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Employer pension contribution of 6%.
• Flexibility to work from home one day per week after the initial 6-month period.
• Opportunity to work in the vibrant and bustling heart of Cardiff.