Accounts Payable Executive

PREMIER LEAGUE; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization where your expertise in accounts payable will contribute to the smooth financial operations of a leading sports entity. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Accounts Payable Manager, ensuring high-quality purchase ledger delivery. You'll engage in a variety of tasks, from managing invoices to supporting online payments, all while being part of a collaborative team. With a commitment to inclusivity and a hybrid working model, this position not only promises professional growth but also a chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Accounts Payable function is essential.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information and exercise discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase ledger processes and procedures.
• Act as primary contact for purchase ledger queries.
• Prepare supplier statement reconciliations.

Skills

Accounts Payable Experience

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

IT Skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Education

Bookkeeping Qualification

Tools

Concur

Microsoft Dynamics GP

365 Business Central

Job description

Overview

The Premier League’s Finance department is looking for an Accounts Payable Executive to join the team and to provide high quality purchase ledger delivery. We are looking for a candidate with strong attention to detail and has experience in accounts payable and its related procedures across the Premier League group of companies.

Who we are

The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in 900 million homes in 189 countries.

We have a wide variety of responsibilities. These include organising the competition and its Handbook as well as managing the centralised broadcast and commercial rights. The work we do in conjunction with the Clubs also goes far beyond the 90 minutes. We support and provide a framework for youth development, we protect the organisation’s intellectual property, support the wider game and community programmes, undertake international development work and liaise with governing bodies and other leagues.

The Premier League is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.

Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week. Where possible, you will attend the office in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements.

The role

• Working closely with the Accounts Payable Manager to deliver the Accounts Payable function and taking ownership of purchase ledger processes and procedures including online payment setup
• Act as a primary point of contact for purchase ledger both internally and externally
• Ensure all invoices awaiting approval are returned promptly and followed up where necessary
• Administration of company credit card claims and associated processes, liaising with staff and credit card company
• Supporting online payments as guided
• Prepare supplier statement reconciliations
• Support with quarterly/annual data submission to Auditors/HMRC/Office of National Statistics
• General accounts reconciliation and dealing with ad hoc tasks that arise
• Deal with general finance queries from around the business and suppliers

Requirements for the role

• Relevant experience working within an Accounts Payable function Bookkeeping or related field qualification preferred Proven ability to handle confidential information and exercise discretion
• Knowledge of working with accounting software, Concur, Microsoft Dynamics GP and 365 Business Central (preferred)
• Reliable, friendly and happy to work as part of a team
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong IT skills particularly Excel, Word and Outlook
• Well organised and able to prioritise effectively
• Able to work to deadlines
• Has a can-do attitude, inspires others through own positive attitudes, energy and passion
• Advanced attention to detail, proactive and methodical approach to task
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and a good team player

Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who are or may be at risk of harm. For further information, please see our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Guidance.

To apply please visit our careers page and apply with your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is 23 May 2025.

We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact [e-mail]