Finance Officer

DFL; Brighton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading charity organization in Brighton as part of the Finance team. This role focuses on managing financial records and transactions, offering an excellent opportunity for those passionate about numbers. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong analytical and numerical skills and have, or be pursuing, a recognized accountancy qualification. Enjoy generous benefits including holiday allowance and access to fitness facilities while making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

23 days holiday increasing with service

Rewards platform and wellbeing centre

Enhanced family policies

Access to gym and padel court

Priority access to match tickets

In-house training and CPD opportunities

Exclusive discounts from partners

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial and accounting procedures.
• Experience with financial software.
• Currently pursuing or recently obtained an accounting qualification.

Responsibilities

• Process customer sales invoices and manage accounts payable and receivable.
• Reconcile bank statements and contribute to budget preparation.
• Maintain accurate records of financial transactions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Problem solving

Education

Recognized accountancy qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

About Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation

We are the official charity of Brighton and Hove Albion FC, using the power of football to change lives. We are passionate about delivering high quality, inclusive and impactful community programmes that help children, young people, and adults get active, learn new skills and improve their wellbeing throughout Sussex. If you share our commitment to making a difference in our communities then we’d love you to be part of the team.

What is the role?

This role will work within our Foundation Finance team to keep accurate records for all daily financial transactions. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include processing customer sales invoices, reconciling bank statements, and managing accounts payable and receivable in our accounting systems. You will also contribute to our budget preparation process. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about numbers, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Am I right for this role?

Are you passionate about numbers and problem solving? We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of financial and accounting procedures, along with exceptional analytical and numerical skills. If you are confident navigating Excel and financial software, and you are currently working towards, or have already achieved, a recognized accountancy qualification, then you could be the perfect fit for this exciting opportunity.

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Our values are essential to our success

Our values serve as guiding principles for how we connect with one another, our fans, partners and sponsors. As a club, we embody these values in everything we do:

Treat People Well

Exceed Expectations

Aim High. Never Give Up

Act with Integrity

Make it Special

How we say thank you

In appreciation for your hard work and dedication, we are pleased to offer you a range of additional benefits, including but not limited to:

️23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)

Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more!

Enhanced family policies

️️Access to a gym and padel court at our training ground

Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2024/25 season

In-house training programme and CPD opportunities

Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses

Our commitment to EDI

We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values foster a strong ethical culture, enabling us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact [e-mail]

Safeguarding is part of everything we do

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is UK-based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a full 3-year reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work. Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.