Finance Officer

THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading charity as a Finance Officer, supporting finance operations to transform communities through sport. You'll handle supplier invoices, grant claims, and collaborate with teams to ensure efficient financial administration. Enjoy a hybrid work environment, generous benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution)

Free health care provision

Monthly gym subsidy

Death in service benefit

Access to selected match tickets

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable or finance administration.
• Skilled in invoice processing and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and ensure compliance with procurement procedures.
• Manage travel bookings and respond to expense queries.

Skills

Numerical Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication

Education

Part-qualified with AAT, ACA, ACCA or CIMA

Tools

NetSuite

Compleat

Webexpenses

Job description

£29,000-£34,000 per annum (dependent on relevant skills and experience and qualification) plus generous benefits

Location Hybrid working split between the Foundation s office in London and home.

We are the Football Foundation - the Premier League, the FA and government s charity that delivers outstanding grassroots facilities, more and better places to play, transforming lives and communities where it is needed most.

About the role

Are you an organised and detail-focused finance professional looking to grow your career in a purpose-driven organisation? Join the Football Foundation as a Finance Officer and play a key role in supporting our finance operations and enabling funding that transforms communities through sport.

As Finance Officer, you ll ensure the smooth day-to-day running of our finance function. From processing supplier invoices and grant claims to managing travel expenses and supporting internal departments, you'll be at the heart of delivering efficient, accurate, and proactive financial administration.

Key responsibilities

Process supplier invoices and ensure compliance with procurement procedures

Supportdepartments with raising and coding purchase orders

Ensure accurate and timely processing of weekly grant claims

Manage travel bookings and respond to expense queries (TravelPerk)

Conduct supplier spend analysis and reporting

Assist in managing the Pitch Replacement Fund and related systems

Maintain and update finance process manuals and user guides

Collaborate with other teams and provide excellent customer service

What are we looking for?

Part-qualified with AAT, ACA, ACCA or CIMA

Experience in accounts payable or finance administration

Skilled in invoice processing, reconciliations, and credit card handling

Comfortable using accounting systems (ideally NetSuite, Compleat, Webexpenses)

Strong numerical, Excel and organisational skills

Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities

Attention to detail with a proactive, problem-solving mindset

A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.

For full details of the role and requirements, please download our recruitment pack below.

What can we offer you?

We re a friendly, supportive organisation where you ll have the chance to grow your skills in a collaborative and inclusive culture.

The salary band for this role is £29,000 - £34,000 per annum, dependent on relevant skills and experience.

You will start with 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (which increases after 2 years), plus additional time off to volunteer. We also offer a generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution), free health care provision, a monthly gym subsidy, death in service benefit and access to selected match tickets.

We are committed to helping our team members maintain a healthy work-life balance, so offer flexible working around core hours to help achieve that.

Equality and Diversity Commitment

The Football Foundation is committed to and values the principles of diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability and those from the LGBTQI+ community.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview stage, please contact us.

The closing date for applications is: Midday on Thursday 29 May 2025

First interviews will be held via MS Teams and are currently scheduled for Wednesday 4 June 2025.

Second-stage interviews will be held in person at our office in Wembley Stadium and are currently scheduled for Monday 9 June 2025.

We have a preference for candidates who are immediately available, however, we welcome and will consider applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible, as we may close the advert and application window early if we have received sufficient applications.

Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply.