Finance Assistant | Cardiff | Hybrid - Up to £30k

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 queries
• Processing purchase invoices and preparing supplier payments
• Raising sales invoices and maintaining billing schedules
• Chasing outstanding payments and supporting credit control
• Completing bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
• Processing employee expenses
• Preparing payroll for review and supporting payroll administration
• Maintaining accurate and organised financial records
• Posting journals and preparing month-end reconciliations
• Supporting VAT return preparation
• Assisting with management accounts and supporting schedules
• Maintaining accurate project cost allocations and supporting budget tracking
• Managing compliance processes, including KYC and AML
• Supporting client, sponsor and supplier onboarding
• Assisting with payroll, benefits and wider HR administration
• Helping to improve processes and document finance procedures