Finance Officer

Finance Officer

Employer Location Cardiff, Wales Salary Up to per annum + £35,000 Closing date 16 Oct 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.

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You will be joining a highly respected and innovative organisation within the creative and media sector, renowned for delivering world-class productions and operating within a fast-paced, project-driven to continued growth and evolving finance requirements, the business is looking to appoint a Finance Officer on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, with strong potential for extension or a longer-term opportunity for the right is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative finance team where you'll play a key role in maintaining robust financial controls and supporting the day-to-day operation of a busy finance new role
Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the Accounts Payable function and become a key member of the finance is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys taking responsibility, solving problems independently and ensuring financial processes operate efficiently within a busy and evolving responsibilities will include:

• Managing the end-to-end accounts payable process
• Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Managing purchase orders and approval workflows
• Monitoring invoice queues and payment allocations
• Preparing and processing supplier payment runs
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies
• Resolving supplier and stakeholder queries
• Chasing internal stakeholders for invoice approvals and supporting documentation
• Maintaining accurate financial records and controls
• Supporting month-end activities including reconciliations and journal preparation
• Assisting with wider finance projects and process improvements
• Working closely with finance and operational stakeholders across the business

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong experience within an Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or Finance Officer position
• Previous responsibility for managing supplier invoice workflows from start to finish
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of processes
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experience managing stakeholder relationships and resolving queries
• Confident communication skills with the ability to challenge where required
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment

Desirable

• SAP experience
• Experience supporting month-end processes
• Journal posting experience
• Bank reconciliation experience
• Exposure to wider transactional finance activities

What you'll get in return

• Salary of up to £35,000
• Hybrid working arrangement (home working available on Fridays)
• Opportunity to join a highly regarded organisation
• Exposure to a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Supportive and collaborative finance team
• Strong potential for long-term opportunities beyond the initial contract
• Opportunity to contribute to ongoing finance transformation and process improvement initiatives

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