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Finance Officer

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Swansea

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

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 systemsWhat 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 opportunitiesWhat 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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