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Finance Officer

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Recruiter
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Location
South Glamorgan
Salary
£35,000 per year
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Not Specified
First listed by Ontap
22 September 2026
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Job description

Your new company

You will be joining a highly respected and innovative organisation within the creative and media sector, renowned for delivering world-class productions and operating within a fast-paced, project-driven environment.Due to continued growth and evolving finance requirements, the business is looking to appoint a Finance Officer on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, with strong potential for extension or a longer-term opportunity for the right individual.This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative finance team where you'll play a key role in maintaining robust financial controls and supporting the day-to-day operation of a busy finance function.Your new role

Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the Accounts Payable function and become a key member of the finance team.This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys taking responsibility, solving problems independently and ensuring financial processes operate efficiently within a busy and evolving organisation.Your responsibilities will include:

Managing the end-to-end accounts payable process
Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
Managing purchase orders and approval workflows
Monitoring invoice queues and payment allocations
Preparing and processing supplier payment runs
Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies
Resolving supplier and stakeholder queries
Chasing internal stakeholders for invoice approvals and supporting documentation
Maintaining accurate financial records and controls
Supporting month-end activities including reconciliations and journal preparation
Assisting with wider finance projects and process improvements
Working closely with finance and operational stakeholders across the business

What you'll need to succeed

Strong experience within an Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or Finance Officer position
Previous responsibility for managing supplier invoice workflows from start to finish
Ability to work independently and take ownership of processes
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Experience managing stakeholder relationships and resolving queries
Confident communication skills with the ability to challenge where required
Strong Excel and financial systems skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment

Desirable

SAP experience
Experience supporting month-end processes
Journal posting experience
Bank reconciliation experience
Exposure to wider transactional finance activities

What you'll get in return

Salary of up to £35,000
Hybrid working arrangement (home working available on Fridays)
Opportunity to join a highly regarded organisation
Exposure to a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Supportive and collaborative finance team
Strong potential for long-term opportunities beyond the initial contract
Opportunity to contribute to ongoing finance transformation and process improvement initiatives

What 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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