Finance Officer

Your new company You'll be joining a well-established and growing specialist distributor based in Cardiff. The business has built a strong reputation for excellent customer service, operational efficiency, and reliable nationwide distribution.With a supportive, team-oriented culture, the organisation places a strong emphasis on accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable business where finance plays a key role in supporting performance.Your new role As a Finance Officer, you'll play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy across the business, supporting income and expenditure processes while contributing to reporting and internal controls.This position offers a strong balance of transactional finance responsibilities and broader exposure, giving you the opportunity to take ownership of processes and develop your career within a well-established organisation.Your responsibilities will include: Managing invoicing, payment processing, and customer collections Maintaining accurate purchase and sales ledgers, including reconciliations Monitoring overdue accounts and supporting credit control activities Reviewing supplier invoices for pricing, discounts, and payment terms Processing and reconciling accounts receivable and payable Supporting month-end and year-end procedures Preparing aged debtor/creditor reports and supporting cash flow analysis Working with internal teams to resolve discrepancies Supporting improvements in finance systems, processes, and controlsWhat you'll need to succeed You'll be a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working collaboratively while taking ownership of key processes.You'll also bring: Experience in a finance, bookkeeping, or ledger-based role Strong understanding of invoicing, reconciliations, and ledger processes High attention to detail and accuracy Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting software Strong communication skills and stakeholder confidence Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlinesWhat you'll get in return This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, well-respected business offering long-term career development and a supportive working environment.What's on offer: £28,500 Salary Annual bonus Early finish Fridays Increasing annual leave with service Free parking and additional staff benefits Supportive team environment with clear progression opportunitiesWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)