Finance Officer

Your new company
You will be joining a well-established and growing utilities organisation based in Swansea, providing essential services to customers across the UK.With continued investment across the business and a strong focus on operational excellence, the organisation is seeking to strengthen its finance team with the appointment of a Finance Officer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive environment where you'll gain exposure across a broad range of finance activities while contributing to a business that plays a vital role in everyday life.
Your new role
As a Finance Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accurate financial records, supporting reporting activities and helping maintain strong financial controls across the business.This is a varied role offering exposure to transactional finance, reconciliations, reporting and stakeholder support, making it ideal for someone looking to further develop their finance career within a growing organisation.Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing and maintaining purchase and sales ledger transactions
• Completing bank, balance sheet and control account reconciliations
• Supporting month-end close activities, including journals, accruals and prepayments
• Monitoring customer accounts and assisting with credit control activities
• Processing supplier payments and resolving finance-related queries
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
• Preparing financial reports and analysis for internal stakeholders
• Maintaining accurate finance records and supporting documentation
• Assisting with audit preparation and compliance requirements
• Supporting continuous improvement projects within the finance department

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in a finance, accounts or finance administration role
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial controls
• Experience with reconciliations and finance reporting
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders across the business
• Ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines
• Desirable
  • AAT qualified or studying towards AAT, ACCA or CIMA
  • Experience supporting month-end processes
  • Exposure to budgeting and forecasting
  • Experience using ERP or finance systems

What you'll get in return

• Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development
• Exposure to a wide range of finance responsibilities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Excellent long-term career progression opportunities

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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