Finance Officer

Yolk Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a values-driven organisation in the recruitment of a Finance Officer. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional or someone working towards a finance qualification to join a collaborative team and contribute to a period of exciting financial transformation.

Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider finance team, you will play a key role in supporting the organisation's financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, effective financial controls and excellent stakeholder support.

The Role

• Preparing and maintaining accurate financial records, reports and statements


• Supporting monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting


• Monitoring income and expenditure against budgets


• Assisting with cashflow management and forecasting


• Managing accounts payable and receivable activities


• Reconciling bank accounts and investigating discrepancies


• Supporting rent accounting activities, including reconciliations and adjustments


• Assisting with payroll processing, expenses and related reconciliations


• Preparing grant returns and supporting external reporting requirements


• Supporting VAT returns and compliance activities


• Assisting with audits and ensuring financial records remain audit-ready


• Contributing to finance systems improvements, process reviews and transformation projects

We are looking for someone who is organised, accurate and keen to develop their finance career:

• AAT Level 3 or Level 4 qualification, or significant relevant finance experience (Qualified by Experience)


• Experience working within a finance department across a range of accounting functions


• Experience using finance or accounting software


• Strong numerical and analytical skills


• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy


• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities


• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across the organisation


• Competent Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills

• Experience within housing, public sector, education or not-for-profit environments


• Experience supporting month-end and year-end processes


• Payroll experience


• Experience assisting with budgets and financial reporting


• Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or willingness to continue professional studies


• Advanced Excel skills


• Welsh language skills

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and one additional discretionary day


• Hybrid working arrangements


• Flexible working opportunities


• Salary sacrifice pension scheme (4% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution)


• Access to discounts across home and electronics, travel, leisure, lifestyle savings and much more


• Financial support towards professional qualifications


• Dedicated study time to support professional development


• Free on-site parking


• Opportunity to be involved in finance transformation and systems improvement projects

To apply, please submit:

• An up-to-date CV


• A cover letter (maximum one side of A4) detailing how you meet the requirements of the role

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