Assistant Accountant (Maternity Cover)

British Swimming; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Aquatics GB, the governing body for aquatic sports in Great Britain, seeks a part-time Assistant Accountant to cover maternity leave. The role includes providing financial services, managing ledger processes, and supporting a team in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong accounting skills and a proactive approach to finance management.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase and sales ledger management.
• Ability to manage a team effectively.
• Proven skills in maintaining financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient purchase and sales ledger service.
• Manage Finance Assistants and ensure compliance with policies.
• Work proactively within the Finance Team.

Skills

Accountancy

Communication

Team Management

Job description

Aquatics GB is the National Governing Body for Swimming, Diving, Artistic Swimming, Water Polo and Open Water in Great Britain. We are seeking a part time Assistant Accountant to cover maternity leave within our Finance Team.

The post holder will provide a professional and efficient purchase and sales ledger service, ensuring that work is carried out in a timely and accurate manner to promote good long-term relationships with suppliers, volunteers, staff and athletes and agreed financial controls, procedures and policies are complied with.

The Assistant Accountant will work proactively as part of the Finance Team, and sit within the new Business Services Department, and will manage the Finance Assistants and provide a professional and efficient accounting service for Aquatics GB.

So, if you feel you have the suitable skills and attributes for this position then we would like to hear from you.

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Closing date: Tuesday 24th June 2025 at 12.00 noon

Interview date: Monday 7th July 2025 at SportPark, Loughborough

Please note Aquatics GB conducts an anonymised application process.