Finance Officer

Location: Wales

Your new company
You will be joining a well-established and growing organisation based in Carmarthenshire, recognised for its supportive culture and commitment to employee development.

Due to continued growth within the finance function, they are looking to appoint a Finance Officer to play a key role in managing customer accounts, supporting cash flow and contributing to wider finance activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with Accounts Receivable, Sales Ledger or Credit Control experience who is looking to progress their finance career within a collaborative team environment.

Your new role
As a Finance Officer, you will take ownership of customer accounts and support the efficient running of the finance function.

Working closely with colleagues across the business, you will ensure invoices are raised accurately, payments are allocated correctly, and outstanding balances are proactively managed, whilst gaining exposure to wider accounting responsibilities.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing customer accounts and maintaining the sales ledger
Raising and processing customer invoices
Allocating incoming payments and cash receipts
Reconciling customer accounts and investigating discrepancies
Monitoring aged debt and carrying out proactive credit control activities
Building strong relationships with customers and resolving account queries
Producing accounts receivable reports and analysis
Supporting month-end accounting processes
Completing balance sheet reconciliations
Assisting with management accounts preparation
Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes and controls
Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties as required

What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience within Accounts Receivable, Sales Ledger, Credit Control or a similar finance position
Strong reconciliation and cash allocation experience
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems
Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines
A proactive and solutions-focused approach

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary
Hybrid working arrangements
Supportive and collaborative finance team
Exposure to wider accounting responsibilities
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Excellent long-term career prospects
Comprehensive benefits package

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV, or contact William Loring at Hays Accountancy & Finance for a confidential discussion.

If this role isn't quite right for you but you're considering a move, please get in touch to discuss other opportunities across South Wales.

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