Finance Officer

Finance Officer - Pontypridd 2x FTC posts (1x 6 months, 1x 12 months)

Your new company
Hays are pleased to offer this Exclusive opportunity to work with the Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA) based in Pontypridd. The WRA is the new tax authority for Wales, collecting and managing the first devolved Welsh taxes in 800 years.

You will join a small specialist organisation of approximately 80 people across 16 different professions. This is a high performing, highly engaged organisation and a typical day will see you working with multiple areas and teams across the organisation.

Please note that two posts are available, 1x 12 month FTC and 1x 6 month FTC.

Your new role
Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will play an important role in the delivery of tax and corporate finance functions, operating as part of the "job family" structure, meaning that all tasks will be learnt and shared across the team with no person having a set role.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to, issuing of invoices; matching of Accounts Payable invoices against Purchase Order receipts; preparation of daily bank reconciliations; timely processing of cash and cheque receipts; preparation of files for payment journal uploads; as well as supporting managers with management of unallocated cash and preparation of VAT returns.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a minimum of AAT Qualified (active membership of AAT is also required) and previous experience of working within a finance function. You must be a team player who is adaptable to variations in your work or environment. A flexible attitude and versatility will also be required due to the "job family" structure of the team.

What you'll get in return
In return you will receive a salary of £24,415 to £28,150 dependent on experience. Benefits include 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 2 "privilege" days, flexi-time and a civil service pension scheme, amongst others.

What 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 to discuss. Please note that an initial discussion with Hays will be required to assess your suitability for the role. WRA recruit using civil service success profiles. The success profiles guidance (available on request) will help you in completing your application.

The closing date for this post is 10th November 2019 - please note that a personal statement of 800-1200 words providing evidence of how you meet the specified criteria for the role (more information available from Hays) will also be required as part of your application, so please apply early.

If successful at sift, the WRA will interview you. Throughout the process you will be assessed against four behaviours: Making Effective Decisions, Working Together, Changing & Improving and Delivering at Pace.

The WRA recruit by merit, based on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission recruitment principles. More information on the recruitment principles, the civil service code, and how to make a complaint, can be found on their website or on the full job advert.


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