Finance Assistant

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Global Sports Jobs Limited is seeking a Finance Assistant to manage purchase ledger, sales ledger and cash book, ensuring accuracy for day-to-day finance operations at Wembley Stadium.

You will process supplier and customer invoices, handle expenses, perform reconciliations, and support the Finance Manager while collaborating with operations to scale the business. This onsite role underpins the delivery of a major international tournament.

Qualifications

• Previous transactional finance experience.
• Ability to work independently with appropriate guidance.
• Ownership of end-to-end transactional process ( Purchase to Pay ).
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational finance support through ownership of the purchase ledger, sales ledger and cash book for the business.
• Process supplier invoices and credit notes, ensuring timely payments.
• Process customer invoices and credit notes, and track incoming funding.
• Manage the expenses processes and ensure adherence to company policy.
• Maintain financial records and ensure financial data is recorded to a high standard.
• Perform key reconciliations, such as bank and supplier reconciliations, to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Support the Finance Manager with maintenance of financial systems and other key activities.
• Identify opportunities for process efficiency and implement solutions to support scaling of the business.
• Provide assistance to the wider finance team and collaborate with wider finance and operational teams to ensure cohesive support across departments.
• Execute additional tasks as required to meet changing priorities.

Skills

Numeracy

Communication

Independence

Collaboration

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Tools

Excel

Job description

About the Role

The Finance Assistant is a key role in ensuring efficient and effective day-to-day finance services by processing and maintaining financial transactions to ensure accuracy and integrity across all records. The role manages all elements of the purchase ledger and sales ledger and maintains core cash management functions. It supports the successful delivery of the UK & Ireland 2028 Tournament through inclusive, values-driven and performance-focused contribution. The role is expected to model the organisation’s values: Embrace the Opportunity, Achieve Excellence, and Thrive Together. The role works with the wider finance team and operational teams to provide cohesive support across departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational finance support through ownership of the purchase ledger, sales ledger and cash book for the business.
• Process supplier invoices and credit notes, ensuring timely payments.
• Process customer invoices and credit notes, and track incoming funding.
• Manage the expenses processes and ensure adherence to company policy.
• Maintain financial records and ensure financial data is recorded to a high standard.
• Perform key reconciliations, such as bank and supplier reconciliations, to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Support the Finance Manager with maintenance of financial systems and other key activities.
• Identify opportunities for process efficiency and implement solutions to support scaling of the business.
• Provide assistance to the wider finance team and collaborate with wider finance and operational teams to ensure cohesive support across departments.
• Execute additional tasks as required to meet changing priorities.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Previous transactional finance experience.
• Ability to work independently with appropriate guidance.
• Ownership of end-to-end transactional process (e.g. Purchase to Pay).
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills with specialisation in Excel functions.
• High level of numeracy.
• Strong communication skills.
• Adaptable – responds positively to change.
• Collaboration – works effectively with others.
• Explainer – communicates clearly and simply.
• Inclusion – values different perspectives.
• Performance Focus – delivers high-quality work on time.
• Personal Responsibility – takes ownership.
• Positive Impact – maintains a constructive approach.
• Pride – produces work to a high standard.
• All roles are subject to appropriate DBS checks.

Workplace

• Based at Wembley Stadium, with travel across the UK & Ireland as required.
• 2027: 3-4 days/week onsite.
• 2028: Full-time onsite during tournament delivery.

Salary

• Competitive salary.

Benefits & Perks

• 25 days holiday.
• Pension.
• Private medical insurance.
• Opportunity to be part of a landmark international sporting event.