Finance Officer
Employer Location Wales, Cardiff Salary - per annum + £30,000 - £35,000 Closing date 14 May 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
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Your new company
An established and well-respected utilities' organisation in South Wales is seeking a Finance Officer to join their growing finance function. This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative team, gain exposure to a wide range of finance and payments processes, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the organisation's finance operations.
Your new role
As a Finance Officer, you will play a key role in supporting day‑to‑day financial operations, with a particular focus on payments, supplier management, and finance systems support. You will work closely with internal teams and external suppliers, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution of is a varied role, ideal for someone who enjoys detail‑driven work, problem‑solving, and working across multiple finance Responsibilities
1. Prepare and create regular payment runs, collating all supporting documentation for review by Finance Managers and Financial Controllers.
2. Review and verify payment requests to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal policies and procedures
3. Act as a key point of contact for internal teams and external suppliers regarding payment queries, onboarding, and discrepancies.
4. Create and maintain supplier records, ensuring accurate bank details, payment terms, and system data
5. Investigate and resolve discrepancies relating to payments, invoices, and supplier accounts
6. Upload and manage system‑generated invoices and support payment processing activity
7. Provide system and process support to the wider Treasury and Payments team when required
8. Support finance improvement projects and assist in embedding best practice across finance operations
9. Assist with month‑end finance processes and provide ad‑hoc support to Finance Managers as needed.
10. Maintain accurate records, ensuring high standards of data integrity and audit readiness
What you'll need to succeed
11. Experience working within a finance function, ideally in Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, Finance Administration, Payments, or Treasury support
12. A good understanding of accounting processes and finance systems
13. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
14. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
15. Confident written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to challenge constructively when required
16. Proficiency in Excel and confidence using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
17. A proactive mindset and the ability to learn new systems quickly
What you'll get in return
18. The opportunity to join a respected and established South Wales organisation
19. A varied role offering exposure to payments, systems, and wider finance processes
20. Supportive team environment with development opportunities
21. Competitive salary and benefits package
22. Hybrid working options and on‑site parking available