Finance Officer

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.

• 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)

• Cardiff‑based public‑sector employer

• 31 days holidays + 3 privilege days + Bank holidays

• 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

• Civil Service Pension Scheme

• Stable, well‑structured working environment

• Christmas Closure

• 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