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

About You

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

Desirable

• 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

Benefits

• 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

Apply

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

For a confidential discussion, please contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment.