Finance Operations Assistant - Accounts Payable

Due to an exciting year of growth we are now looking for an experienced Finance Operations Assistant - Accounts Payable to assist the existing Finance Operations Team within Destination Sport specifically focusing on Accounts Payable. As part of this role, you will process invoices and credit notes of several companies within the group and accurately maintain the purchase ledger. In addition, you will also support the wider Finance Operations team when required.

We are looking for someone who is a high performing member of staff who already has accounts payable experience and can bring a consistent approach to the role and maintain the accuracy of the purchase ledger and to continually improve the processes.

On a typical day you will;

• Post invoices and credit notes and ensure they're coded correctly in the system


• Reconcile and post client receipts in a timely manner


• Prepare and process supplier payments and ensure that a senior Finance Manager has signed all payments off


• Liaise with suppliers and internal staff to resolve queries and problems


• Ensure that all accounts payable activities comply with relevant financial policies and procedures


• Investigate and resolve outstanding creditor items


• Assist with the wider finance operations team when required including but not limited to Accounts Receivable, Banking and Treasury


• Produce and maintain process notes and procedures


• Attach the correct documentation to the system


• Work closely with each department of the sports divisions and become a key point of contact


• Work on ad-hoc projects and improvements to the Sports Finance process


• Assist on the wider month end close process as required


• Maximise personal skills, knowledge, and experience to positively impact on performance and assist in meeting business goals


• Adhere to the organisation's policy and procedures on information security and take whatever actions are required to safeguard data and assets.
  
  Have previous experience working within Accounts Payable


• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and workload management


• Be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines


• Have the ability to work within a team environment to achieve team/department objectives


• Have the ability to think logically, consider all relevant aspects and carry out basic analysis on information


• Be computer literate with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, and in particular Excel


• Have excellent communication skills both written & verbal


• Have the ability to be proactive and work independently


• Have experience in supporting with process improvements


• Have experience in writing formal documentation such as process notes and procedure


• Have experience in writing process notes, procedures, and other formal documentation


• Have knowledge of back-office systems, experience in Unit4 Dream Financials (not essential but highly advantageous)
  
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