About this role
Finance Assistant | Cardiff | Hybrid
Are you an ambitious Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact?
We're working with a fast-paced, internationally focused SME based in Cardiff that is restructuring its finance function and looking for a Finance Assistant to join the team at an exciting time of growth and development.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, organised and involved across a broad range of finance activities, rather than being restricted to one area.
The Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, ensuring everything runs smoothly and accurately while supporting month-end, reporting and wider business processes.
You'll be trusted to manage your workload independently, with support and training from the Financial Controller.
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing the finance inbox and responding to internal and external queriesProcessing purchase invoices and preparing supplier paymentsRaising sales invoices and maintaining billing schedulesChasing outstanding payments and supporting credit controlCompleting bank reconciliations across multiple accountsProcessing employee expensesPreparing payroll for review and supporting payroll administrationMaintaining accurate and organised financial recordsPosting journals and preparing month-end reconciliationsSupporting VAT return preparationAssisting with management accounts and supporting schedulesMaintaining accurate project cost allocations and supporting budget trackingManaging compliance processes, including KYC and AMLSupporting client, sponsor and supplier onboardingAssisting with payroll, benefits and wider HR administrationHelping to improve processes and document finance procedures
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is reliable, commercially minded and confident managing the day-to-day responsibilities of a busy finance function.
You'll ideally have:
AAT qualification, studying towards AAT, or equivalent bookkeeping experiencePrevious experience in day-to-day bookkeeping, ideally within an SMEGood working knowledge of XeroExperience with multi-currency transactions and reconciliationsStrong Excel skillsExcellent attention to detail and accuracyThe ability to manage your workload independently and meet deadlines Experience with payroll, international invoicing, EU VAT, professional services, events, media or project accounting would be advantageous.
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join a small, collaborative and internationally focused business where you'll have genuine ownership of your work and exposure across finance, compliance and wider business operations.
You'll benefit from:
Hybrid working in CardiffCompetitive salary based on experiencePension contribution scheme25 days annual leave + public holidaysTraining and support from an experienced Financial ControllerA broad role with scope to develop your finance career
If you're an AAT-qualified, AAT-studying or experienced finance professional looking for a varied role where no two days are quite the same, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV to find out more.