Job Description
Finance Officer Opportunity
Your new companyAn 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 roleAs 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 queries.This is a varied role, ideal for someone who enjoys detail-driven work, problem-solving, and working across multiple finance processes.Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and create regular payment runs, collating all supporting documentation for review by Finance Managers and Financial Controllers.
* Review and verify payment requests to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal policies and procedures
* Act as a key point of contact for internal teams and external suppliers regarding payment queries, onboarding, and discrepancies.
* Create and maintain supplier records, ensuring accurate bank details, payment terms, and system data
* Investigate and resolve discrepancies relating to payments, invoices, and supplier accounts
* Upload and manage system-generated invoices and support payment processing activity
* Provide system and process support to the wider Treasury and Payments team when required
* Support finance improvement projects and assist in embedding best practice across finance operations
* Assist with month-end finance processes and provide ad-hoc support to Finance Managers as needed.
* Maintain accurate records, ensuring high standards of data integrity and audit readiness
What you'll need to succeed
* Experience working within a finance function, ideally in Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, Finance Administration, Payments, or Treasury support
* A good understanding of accounting processes and finance systems
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
* A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
* Confident written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to challenge constructively when required
* Proficiency in Excel and confidence using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
* A proactive mindset and the ability to learn new systems quickly
What you'll get in return
* The opportunity to join a respected and established South Wales organisation
* A varied role offering exposure to payments, systems, and wider finance processes
* Supportive team environment with development opportunities
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Hybrid working options and on-site parking available
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact us for more information.If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you’re looking for a new position in finance, please get in touch for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4788579