£36,000 – £40,000 per annum
Full-Time | Permanent
Office Based – Cardiff (CF3 2PZ)
Green Energy Solar is one of South Wales' leading renewable energy businesses, delivering solar PV, battery storage and energy solutions to homeowners and businesses across the UK.
Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced and hands-on Finance & Accounts Manager to take ownership of our day-to-day finance function from our Cardiff headquarters.
This is not a trainee or graduate role. We are looking for someone who can confidently manage the company's finance operations with minimal supervision and become a trusted member of our management team.
The Role
You will be responsible for the smooth running of the finance function, ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting and efficient financial administration across the business.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing Xero on a daily basis
- Bank reconciliations
- Sales invoicing and credit control
- Processing supplier invoices and payments
- Payroll administration
- VAT returns
- CIS administration (if applicable)
- Month-end reconciliations
- Managing accruals and prepayments
- Maintaining accurate financial records
- Producing management information and reports
- Supporting cashflow management
- Liaising with external accountants where required
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes and controls
About You
We are looking for someone who is practical, organised and enjoys taking ownership of their work.
You will ideally have:
- Significant experience using Xero
- Strong bookkeeping and accounting knowledge
- Payroll experience
- Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns
- Excellent reconciliation skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Confidence working independently
- Excellent organisational skills
- Experience supporting SME businesses
Desirable
- AAT qualified, part-qualified accountant or qualified by experience
- Experience within construction, engineering, manufacturing or similar SME environments
- CIS experience
What We Offer
- £36,000 – £40,000 salary depending on experience
- Full-time permanent position
- Stable, growing business
- Friendly and supportive team
- Long-term opportunity with real responsibility
- Free on-site parking
- Office-based role at our Cardiff headquarters (CF3 2PZ)
Important
This is a full-time office-based position at our Cardiff headquarters.
Please only apply if you are comfortable commuting to CF3 2PZ on a daily basis.
If you are an experienced finance professional who enjoys being hands-on, taking ownership and supporting a growing business, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: £36,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Have you personally processed payroll? If yes, for approximately how many employees?
- Have you submitted VAT returns yourself?
- What finance functions do you currently own without supervision?
- What salary are you seeking for your next role?
- Which of the following finance functions have you personally owned without day-to-day supervision?
(Tick all that apply)
Payroll
VAT returns
Bank reconciliations
Credit control
Supplier payments
Month-end reporting
Cashflow management
CIS administration
Management accounts
Budgeting/forecasting
None of the above
- What is the largest finance function you have personally been responsible for?
Examples:
Turnover
Number of employees
Number of monthly transactions
Number of entities
Experience:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Cardiff CF3 2PZ (preferred)
Work Location: In person
