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 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 readinessWhat 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 quicklyWhat 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 availableWhat you need to do now
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