Finance Officer - #2146825

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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