via Reed · 10 September 2026 ·9 days ago

Finance Officer

Brook Street
Canton Full-time GBP 30,000 – 30,000
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Our client, a respected public-sector organisation, is looking for a Finance Officer to join their Finance & Corporate Services team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys structured financial work, accurate record-keeping, and supporting smooth financial operations across a busy organisation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process payments, income and supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial procedures.

  • Reconcile registration fee income and online payment records, resolving discrepancies and maintaining up-to-date financial data.

  • Manage purchase orders, track commitments and liaise with budget holders to support effective financial control.

  • Complete monthly charge card reconciliations and ensure all transactions are properly supported and recorded.

  • Upload budgets and forecasts into the finance system, checking data accuracy and meeting internal deadlines.

  • Prepare financial information for management and committee reporting, including month-end reconciliations.

  • Support month-end and year-end processes, including audit preparation and resolving financial queries.

  • Assist with payroll preparation by validating data and ensuring timely, accurate payments.

Benefits
  • Permanent, full-time role (37 hours per week)

  • Cardiff-based public-sector employer

  • 31 days holidays + 3 privilege days + Bank holidays

  • Professional development and exposure to month-end, year-end and audit processes

  • Hybrid working, up to 2 days from home

  • Opportunity to work closely with senior finance staff and budget holders

  • Civil Service Pension Scheme

  • Stable, well-structured working environment

  • Christmas Closure

What You'll Bring
  • Strong attention to detail and confidence working with financial data

  • AAT Qualified, or studying towards qualification

  • Experience in finance administration, reconciliations or accounts processing

  • Ability to work collaboratively within a small team

  • Good organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines

  • Basic Welsh language ability (Level 1), e.g. simple greetings and place names

Apply now or contact Luke at Brook Street Recruitment

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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