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 procedures Profile

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 team Job 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