Finance and Reconciliation Officer

Position: Finance and Reconciliation Officer (Permanent)
Your new company
Join a fast‑growing financial services provider organisation based in the centre of Cardiff, recognised for its collaborative culture and investment in people. As the business continues to expand its lending and funding activities, the finance team is becoming increasingly pivotal to maintaining accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence across all financial processes.
Your new role
As a Finance & Reconciliation Officer, you'll be a key part of the day‑to‑day finance operations, ensuring all financial transactions are handled accurately and efficiently.

Your role will involve:

Completing daily reconciliations for customer funding and collection accounts
Processing supplier invoices, staff expenses, and arranging payments
Managing and monitoring the company card system
Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts
Contributing to effective cash management and maintaining high‑quality financial data
Assisting with ad‑hoc finance projects and helping to enhance internal processes.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop broad finance experience, with exposure to loan servicing, funding structures, and financial reporting.

What you'll need to succeed

Experience with in financial accounting, bookkeeping, or a similar finance role
Strong understanding of bank reconciliations and cash management
Confident Excel skills and ability to work with large data sets
High attention to detail and accuracy
Organised, methodical, and able to manage competing priorities
Strong numerical thinking and problem‑solving abilities
A proactive, learning‑focused mindset
Knowledge of financial services products (advantageous but not essential)
What you'll get in return

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Hybrid working model
25 days annual leave, rising by one day each year
Professional development support, including ACA, ACCA, or CIMA study options
A supportive, friendly, and team‑focused environment
Regular team events, social activities, and development opportunities

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)