Finance Administrator

A well-established public sector organisation is seeking a Finance Administrator to join its busy finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with finance or administration experience who enjoys working with numbers, maintaining accurate records and supporting a high-volume finance function. The role offers flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working and flexitime, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position following the initial temporary period.
The RoleAs a Finance Administrator, you will support the finance team with a range of financial administration and income processing duties. You will work closely with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities

• Processing income received into organisational bank accounts
• Assisting with reconciliations and financial control activities
• Maintaining accurate financial records and databases
• Providing support with income-related queries
• Liaising with banking providers and internal departments
• Supporting the wider finance team with administration and reporting tasks
• Assisting senior finance staff with financial information requests
• Ensuring all work is completed accurately and within deadlines
• Contributing positively as part of a collaborative finance team

About You

• Previous experience in finance, accounts or financial administration
• Strong numerical and data entry skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident using Microsoft Office and finance systems
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Positive and proactive approach to work

Desirable

• AAT qualification or currently studying for AAT
• Experience within a public sector finance environment
• Experience using SAP or similar finance systems

What's on Offer

• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• Flexitime arrangements
• Hybrid working only 2 days per week in the office
• Opportunity to gain experience within a large finance team
• Immediate start available
• Cardiff-based role within an established public sector organisation

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