Accounts Assistant with Payroll

TN United Kingdom; St Albans; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to manage credit card transactions and ensure accurate financial records. This role involves working closely with event operations teams, processing prepayments, and performing bank reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have experience in finance, particularly in accounts receivable, and be proficient in SAP and Microsoft Excel. Join a dynamic team committed to upholding values of equity and inclusion while contributing to the welfare of the community. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the sports and events sector, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Receivable or Finance is essential.
• Proficiency in SAP or similar accounting package required.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile credit card transactions within limits.
• Monitor credit limits and maintain accurate financial records.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Credit Card Processing

Reconciliations

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Financial Compliance

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Your new role

To process, approve, and reconcile credit card transactions within assigned limits.

To upload transactions into SAP and ensure accurate coding.

To monitor and maintain credit limits and approvals.

Process prepayments and ensure they are allocated correctly.

Track and reconcile post-matchday costs, including hospitality and catering expenses.

Work closely with event operations teams to ensure accurate financial records.

Perform bank reconciliations to ensure cash flow accuracy.

Reconcile month-end journals for match-day related costs.

To champion Watford Wees values and contribute to all Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) activities.

To be responsible for your own behaviour and act in a manner that avoids and discourages any form of discrimination or harassment; comply with WFC’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults across the business, ensuring that club policies, procedures, and practices regarding safeguarding are followed at all times.

Ad-hoc duties are required to meet the needs of the business.

What you'll need to succeed

Experience in Accounts Receivable or Finance

Proficiency in SAP or similar accounting package and Microsoft Excel

Experience with credit card processing, reconciliations, and prepayments

Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Understanding of the Club's commitment to ED&I & Safeguarding

The necessary Disclosure and Barring Service check will apply to this post.

Experience in the sports, hospitality, or events industry

Knowledge of financial controls and bank reconciliation processes

Familiarity with financial compliance and reporting standards

Full UK driving licence or ability to travel to various locations due to the demands of the role