Finance Officer

Join a public sector organisation in Ystrad Mynach as a Finance Officer, supporting a range of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities within a busy finance team. This varied position offers excellent job security, strong benefits, and the opportunity to develop your career across transactional finance.

Client Details

Are you experienced across both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and looking for a varied role within a respected public sector organisation?

We're working with a well-established public sector employer in Ystrad Mynach seeking a Finance Officer to join their finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their transactional finance experience while contributing to an organisation that delivers valuable services to the local community.

Description

The Role

As Finance Officer, you'll support the day-to-day running of the finance function, working across both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. You'll ensure financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently while supporting the wider finance team with reconciliations, reporting, and month-end activities.

Key Responsibilities

Managing purchase ledger processes and supplier payments

Maintaining the sales ledger and supporting credit control activities

Processing invoices and allocating payments

Performing bank reconciliations

Completing supplier statement reconciliations

Investigating and resolving finance-related queries

Assisting with payment runs and cash management

Supporting month-end reporting and financial administration

Ensuring compliance with financial policies and proceduresProfile

About You

Previous experience within a Finance Officer, Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant role

Experience across both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

Strong reconciliation and administration skills

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Good Excel and finance systems knowledge

Strong communication and organisational skills

Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative teamJob Offer

Benefits

Hybrid working opportunities

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Excellent work-life balance

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive working environment