Finance Associate - 12 Month FTC

SPORTFIVE; Altrincham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Finance Associate for a 12-month contract. In this role, you will support the UK operations by managing accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring accuracy in financial transactions, and enhancing internal processes. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team in a collaborative environment, where your contributions will directly impact the company's success in the sports marketing sector. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for finance, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave

Full Vitality Health Cover

Enhanced Family Leave

Flexible Working Model

Day Off for Moving House

Regular Social Events

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience with accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end accounts payable process.
• Process payments and reconcile accounts.
• Liaise with stakeholders for invoice accuracy.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Microsoft Excel

Education

Degree in Finance or Related Field

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Who We Are...



SPORTFIVE is a global sports marketing agency working across sponsorships, advertising, talent activation and hospitality within sports. Globally we have over 1,200 employees who strategically and creatively connect brands, rights-holders, media platforms and fans across Football, F1, NFL, NBA, Golf, Gaming and Esports, Olympics and many more.



Whether it’s supporting football clubs to secure their next front of shirt sponsor, curating deals for brands to showcase their advertising during games televised to millions across the world, or representing the best talent in our industry, connecting sport to incredible brands and partners is at the heart of what we do.



Want to find out more? Check out our LinkedIn and Instagram pages for an insight into what we do and what it’s like to work here.



Having recently been voted the No.1 most attractive sports marketing agency to work for, we’re incredibly proud of our culture and the people that help to nurture it.

YOUR NEW JOB...

We are looking for a Finance Associate to join us on a temporay basis on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will support the entire UK SPORTFIVE business on the end-to-end accounts payable process, as well as supporting with treasury and accounts receivable responsibilities.

Transacting in a number of currencies, with suppliers operating all over the world, the role will require close attention to detail and the ability to execute complex transactions in our Finance system. This position will involve regular communication with internal and external stakeholders, both in the UK and globally, making strong interpersonal skills essential.

The primary responsibilities of this role will include:

• Liaising with operational staff to ensure the accuracy and completeness of purchase orders raised in the system
• Matching purchase orders to invoices and processing invoices in the system
• Process payments for outstanding invoices
• Process bank transactions and reconcile accounts
• Verify vendor accounts by reconciling statements. Enter new or update vendor names and data
• Create, send and follow up on customer invoices
• Play a key role in identifying opportunities for internal process improvements to ensure finance administration tasks are carried out via efficient processes
  
  
  

What You’ll Bring…

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all departments
• Good level of computer literacy, including a proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Experience working with a business system such as SAP
• An interest in sport is desirable, but not essential
  
  
  

Don’t fit all the criteria? Don’t worry! Our job adverts give you a flavour of what you can expect in the role, but you don’t have to tick every box. We put a lot of focus on the importance of developing our people, so if you think you’d be a great fit for us then hit apply.

What You’ll Get From Us…

As well as the opportunity to join an organisation that invests in development and rewards its people, provides an enjoyable working environment, and offers genuine responsibility and scope to shape a role and add real value, you’ll also get...

• 25 days annual leave + an additional gifted day over the Christmas period
• Full Vitality health cover including dental, optical and mental health support
• Enhanced family leave entitlements
• Hybrid, flexible working model(4 days in the office)
• A day off for moving houseor getting married
• Regular social events such as summer and Christmas parties
• Life assurance at x4 annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
  
  
  

SPORTFIVE are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We believe that different perspectives and experiences are the key to success. Our goal is to create an authentic and attractive work environment where everyone feels valued, with a sense of belonging, and encouraged to shape the future of the sports industry.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

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