Commercial Property Finance Officer

The Commercial Property Finance Officer is part of the Finance and Governance department who will be working closely in partnership with the Commercial Property Team, providing dedicated financial support to the management and performance of the commercial property portfolio.

Role responsibilities

• Raise sales invoices by matching to the tenancy schedules in the Property Management System and creating sales invoices in Dynamics 365, to ensure commercial property income is billed on a timely and accurate basis.
• Post journal entries in the Property Management System to capture monthly movements in income and debtor balances by accurately recording transactions, ensuring financial records are up to date and reliable for reporting and decision‑making.
• Respond to finance‑related queries from internal finance and commercial property colleagues by providing clear guidance and resolving issues promptly, ensuring smooth operations, good working relationships, and continuity across teams.
• Build and maintain good relationships with tenants while proactively reviewing and chasing outstanding debt in line with commercial property guidelines, ensuring timely income collection and resolving queries to support consistent cash flow.
• Support the period‑end and year‑end reporting processes by preparing reconciliations between the property sub ledger and the company general ledgers (reviewing outputs and investigating discrepancies), preparing journal adjustments where necessary, and preparing supporting schedules to enable robust financial reporting and audit readiness.
• Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date financial records by ensuring all transactions are correctly recorded and documented, supporting audit requirements, compliance, and reliable financial reporting.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of finance processes by identifying inefficiencies and recommending enhancements to strengthen controls and service delivery.

Who we're looking for

• Experience in transactional finance role within a business environment.
• Experience in performing credit control activities and dealing with overdue debtors.
• High level of proficiency in data entry, reconciliation, and the use of accounting software.
• Attention to detail and organisational skills, with the experience of managing competing priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for routine issue resolution and stakeholder support.
• Ability to follow established procedures and work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.

Welsh Language Skills

While not essential for this role, Welsh language skills would make a great addition to your application.

TfW support anyone who wants to learn Welsh or improve their skills. We offer online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.

Who we are

Transport for Wales is changing the way Wales travels, making sustainable transport the first choice. We're building a multimodal integrated transport network called the T Network, making it easier for people to travel by train, bus, walking, wheeling and cycling.

We're a Disability Confident Leader. Let us know about any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process and as part of the role if you are successful.