Finance & Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 16 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £21,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Bonus Potential |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 January 2026 |
| Location: | CF10 3DA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Aspire Recruitment Services |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Finance & Support Officer
• Cardiff, CF10, Office-based
• Free On-Site Parking
• Fixed Term until November 2026
• Part Time, 30 hours per Week, Monday – Friday, with flexibility as to how the hours are worked
• £21,000 per annum for 30 hours per week
Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Flexible working hours
• 25 Days Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays (Pro Rata)
• Pension scheme contributions
The Organisation:
A private, not-for-profit membership organisation whose objective is to transform the City of Cardiff. They provide a voice for their members, making Cardiff a vibrant, safe, and prosperous city for businesses, residents, and visitors. Through innovative projects and strategic partnerships, their mission is to enhance the city’s public spaces and deliver tangible improvements that make a real difference.
The Culture:
Embracing values of integrity, compassion, communication and collaboration, they are member-focused and city-centric. Their work is impactful, helping to shape Cardiff’s urban environment and the emerging future.
The Role:
The Finance and Support Officer will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office by providing high-quality financial administration and operational assistance. You will support financial administration, effective governance, and the delivery of projects and events across the organisation.
This role is office-based and does not include hybrid or home working. However, flexibility is offered in how the 30 hours are allocated across the working week, subject to operational needs.
Responsibilities:
Finance and Bookkeeping
• Undertake basic finance duties using the organisation’s Xero bookkeeping system.
• Prepare bills for payment and ensure timely processing.
• Raise, send and proactively chase invoices.
• Reconcile bank and control accounts to meet deadlines.
• Produce financial and budgetary reports as requested.
• Maintain accurate financial records to support audits and reporting.
• Support compliance with internal financial procedures.
Administrative and Organisational Support
• Act as first point of contact via phone and generic email inboxes.
• Provide administrative support including minute/note taking at working group or partners meetings.
• Manage office housekeeping and stationery supplies.
• Organise meetings including venues, catering and RSVPs.
• Provide administrative and financial support to the delivery of projects and events.
• Record project data on internal CRM system.
Stakeholder Engagement
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with members, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Provide a professional, welcoming service that reflects organisational values.
Skills & Experience:
Essential
• Experience in an administrative or finance support role.
• Confidence working with financial data and systems.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written English and communication skills.
• Computer literate and adaptable to new systems.
• Highly organised and detail orientated.
• Proactive, reliable and self-motivated.
• Confident and professional.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team.
Desirable
• Working knowledge of Xero or similar bookkeeping software
• Experience in a not-for-profit, membership or project-based environment
• Understanding of basic financial governance
• Ability to communicate in Welsh
Interview Process:
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person interview, week commencing Monday 12th January, 2026.
Aspire Recruitment Services Ltd. is acting as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy.
• Cardiff, CF10, Office-based
• Free On-Site Parking
• Fixed Term until November 2026
• Part Time, 30 hours per Week, Monday – Friday, with flexibility as to how the hours are worked
• £21,000 per annum for 30 hours per week
Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Flexible working hours
• 25 Days Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays (Pro Rata)
• Pension scheme contributions
The Organisation:
A private, not-for-profit membership organisation whose objective is to transform the City of Cardiff. They provide a voice for their members, making Cardiff a vibrant, safe, and prosperous city for businesses, residents, and visitors. Through innovative projects and strategic partnerships, their mission is to enhance the city’s public spaces and deliver tangible improvements that make a real difference.
The Culture:
Embracing values of integrity, compassion, communication and collaboration, they are member-focused and city-centric. Their work is impactful, helping to shape Cardiff’s urban environment and the emerging future.
The Role:
The Finance and Support Officer will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office by providing high-quality financial administration and operational assistance. You will support financial administration, effective governance, and the delivery of projects and events across the organisation.
This role is office-based and does not include hybrid or home working. However, flexibility is offered in how the 30 hours are allocated across the working week, subject to operational needs.
Responsibilities:
Finance and Bookkeeping
• Undertake basic finance duties using the organisation’s Xero bookkeeping system.
• Prepare bills for payment and ensure timely processing.
• Raise, send and proactively chase invoices.
• Reconcile bank and control accounts to meet deadlines.
• Produce financial and budgetary reports as requested.
• Maintain accurate financial records to support audits and reporting.
• Support compliance with internal financial procedures.
Administrative and Organisational Support
• Act as first point of contact via phone and generic email inboxes.
• Provide administrative support including minute/note taking at working group or partners meetings.
• Manage office housekeeping and stationery supplies.
• Organise meetings including venues, catering and RSVPs.
• Provide administrative and financial support to the delivery of projects and events.
• Record project data on internal CRM system.
Stakeholder Engagement
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with members, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Provide a professional, welcoming service that reflects organisational values.
Skills & Experience:
Essential
• Experience in an administrative or finance support role.
• Confidence working with financial data and systems.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written English and communication skills.
• Computer literate and adaptable to new systems.
• Highly organised and detail orientated.
• Proactive, reliable and self-motivated.
• Confident and professional.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team.
Desirable
• Working knowledge of Xero or similar bookkeeping software
• Experience in a not-for-profit, membership or project-based environment
• Understanding of basic financial governance
• Ability to communicate in Welsh
Interview Process:
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person interview, week commencing Monday 12th January, 2026.
Aspire Recruitment Services Ltd. is acting as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy.