Finance Assistant

Barnsley Football Club; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading football club as a Finance Assistant, where you will support the finance team with daily operations, manage accounts, and contribute to the club's financial health. This full-time role offers flexibility with hybrid working options. Ideal for detail-oriented individuals looking to make a difference in a passionate team environment.

Qualifications

• AAT Qualified/Level 3 desirable /qualified by experience.
• Experience in SAGE desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supporting finance team with daily accounting tasks.
• Managing finance inbox and ensuring timely responses.
• Preparing daily revenue reports for internal review.

Skills

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

AAT Qualified/Level 3

Tools

SAGE

Job description

This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We understand the importance of flexibility, and for the right candidate, we are happy to offer reduced hours to fit around school times, as well as a hybrid working arrangement with a mix of home and office-based work.

Reports to: Finance Manager

Remuneration: Competitive

Join our Team - Be part of Pompey's Future

We are Pompey — proud of our past, passionate about our future, and powered by our people. We are a club built on honesty, unity, and hard work — and now we are looking for someone who shares those values to join our Finance Team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is detail-driven, takes pride in their work, and wants to play a key role behind the scenes — supporting the financial heartbeat of the club.

Role Summary

Based at our head office at Fratton Park, you will be a vital part of our finance department — helping to keep things running smoothly day-to-day. From processing payments and managing ledgers to supporting with reporting and reconciliation, your work will ensure the numbers stay as sharp as the team on the pitch. This is more than just finance — it’s about being part of something bigger.

Your key responsibilities will include:

As Finance Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in the smooth day-to-day running of our accounts function. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the finance team with daily accounting tasks and general operations
• Managing the finance inbox and ensuring timely responses to internal and external queries
• Accurately entering purchase orders and invoices, ensuring appropriate approvals are in place
• Handling supplier queries, reconciling statements, and assisting with other ad hoc tasks
• Producing payment runs for review
• Preparing and processing nominal ledger payments
• Processing sales invoices in a timely manner
• Supporting the credit control tasks
• Preparing daily revenue reports for internal review
• Issuing and posting petty cash
• Providing day-to-day support to the Senior Finance Assistant and wider finance team
• Assisting with other finance-related tasks as required — including payroll, VAT returns, P11Ds, and compliance reporting

About The Candidate

Your Skills and Experience

• AAT Qualified/Level 3 desirable /qualified by experience
• Experience in SAGE desirable
• Ability to follow procedures
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent communicator across all colleague levels

Please note:

• We are unable to accept applications via recruitment agencies or third parties.
• If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know — we are here to support you.
• If you haven’t heard from us within 7 days of the closing date, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Interviews are scheduled to begin from 4th June 2025.

About The Club

We promote an equal, diverse, and inclusive workplace and are committed to providing the best experience for our colleagues. As a business, we aim to be as representative of as many sections of society as possible, and for each colleague to feel respected and able to give of their best every day. We ensure that we treat people the right way, promote respect, and believe that making the most of our differences is the key to the success of our business.

We take a robust approach to modern slavery and human trafficking and our organisation is committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our activities, ensuring our supply chains are free from such practices.

Safeguarding

Portsmouth Football Club is committed to safeguarding and the welfare of all children, young people, and adults at risk. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All club-related activities will be conducted in a safe environment, protecting those at risk from harm or abuse.

We believe every individual involved in our club should participate in a safe and enjoyable environment, free from poor practice and abuse. Respect, dignity, and fairness are core principles we uphold to promote a positive environment for everyone.

Health and Safety

We are committed to ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all involved in our activities. You are expected to take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others, complying with our policies and legal requirements to maintain a safe environment.

Data Protection

The Club processes all personal data collected during recruitment in accordance with the Data Protection Act (2018) and GDPR. Data is securely stored and accessed only for recruitment purposes, with unnecessary data disposed of after the process concludes in line with GDPR procedures.