Ledger Assistant

Birmingham City FC; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham City FC is seeking a proactive Ledger Assistant to support Finance functions within a professional football environment. The role entails processing and managing invoices, ensuring adherence to company procedures. Ideal candidates will possess GCSEs in Maths and English, with great Excel skills and a detail-oriented approach. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team in the sports industry.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalent required.
• Experience with Sage 200 is desirable.
• Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices onto the Sage 200 system.
• Creating and posting sales invoices and credit notes.
• Assisting with credit control via telephone or e-mail.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent)

Tools

Sage 200

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Birmingham City FC is looking for a proactive and detail-driven Ledger Assistant to support both the Sales and Purchase Ledger functions within our Finance Department. This is a great opportunity to work in a fast-paced, professional football environment. Mainly assisting the Sales Ledger Controller and Purchase Ledger Controller, ensuring all obligations and requirements are met in accordance with any regulatory and company procedures in a professional, timely and effectively manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing invoices onto the Sage 200 system.
• Creating and posting sales invoices and credit notes.
• Liaising with the sales team in respect of booking requirements.
• Assisting with credit control via telephone or e-mail.
• Matching purchase orders to invoices and checking there are no discrepancies.
• Code invoices to the correct nominal, reference and file accordingly.
• Processing invoices onto the Sage 200 system.
• Reconcile invoices to supplier statements.
• Posting and allocating incoming payments.
• General administration of the purchase order system.
• Answering supplier queries via telephone or email.

What We’re Looking For:

• GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent)
• Experience with Sage 200 (desirable)
• Finance Experience
• Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel
• Organised, detail-oriented, and a strong communicator

Birmingham City FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The safety and well-being of our players is our top priority, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a thorough background check and training in safeguarding as part of the recruitment process

Birmingham City FC is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community and assess candidates solely on merit, regardless of gender, race, age, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, political or religious belief, background, or family circumstances. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage all individuals to apply. If you need any adjustments to our recruitment or interview process, please inform us when applying.