Senior Accounts Assistant

JOB TITLE

Senior Accounts Assistant

DEPARTMENT

Finance

RESPONSIBLE TO

Accounts Supervisor

DIRECT REPORTS

NA

SALARY

Competitive

WORKING HOURS

40 hours per week (Mon – Friday)

CONTRACT

Permanent

LOCATION

Swansea.com Stadium

BENEFITS

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance & Health Cash Plan
• 2 x Complimentary match tickets
• Discounted Club merchandise
• Enhanced Family Leave Payments
• Local Gym Benefit

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

We’re excited to be recruiting a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Accounts Assistant to join our busy Accounts Department at the Swansea.com Stadium, home of Swansea City AFC.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic football club environment, support the day-to-day financial operations of the Club, and progress your career in finance.

Reporting to the Accounts Supervisor, this role will involve the following duties:

• Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger Administration
• Cash book maintenance
• Sales ledger activities, including the creation of sales invoices and chasing of debtors
• Performing bank reconciliations
• Processing purchase invoices and supplier payments
• Handling petty cash transactions and reconciliations
• Supporting month end and year end accounting processes
• Assisting and reviewing the work of junior members of staff; and
• General finance related administrative tasks.

Essential Knowledge & Experience

• Previous experience working in an accounts or finance administration role.
• Working knowledge of sales ledger and purchase ledger processes.
• Experience processing invoices, payments and bank reconciliations.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and financial controls.
• Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to maintain accurate financial records and work with confidential information

Essential Skills

• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workloads.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team.
• Problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to resolving issues.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive financial information with discretion, integrity and professionalism

Personal Qualities

• Enthusiastic, motivated and willing to learn.
• Honest, trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Professional approach with a positive attitude.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Committed to delivering a high standard of service.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• AAT Level 4 qualified
• Experience working within a sports, hospitality or events environment

GENERAL STATEMENT

Should an adequate number of applications be received prior to the closing date, Swansea City AFC reserve the right to remove this advert.

Due to a high demand in applications the Club will be unable to respond to those applicants who have not been shortlisted for interview.

SAFEGUARDING & WELFARE

The Company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people involved in activities and event at the Company. As part of the Company’s recruitment and selection process any offers of work involving working in regulated activity with children are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Disclosure and barred list check (depending on the level of supervision, frequency, and nature of contact with children).

The Company may also conduct online searches of candidates who have been shortlisted as part of its safer recruitment procedures. Appropriate references will be required.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Swansea City AFC strives to ensure it provides an environment where everyone's rights, dignity and individual worth is respected and takes a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discrimination. Equal Opportunity is an integral part of our recruitment and selection process, and we welcome applications from all individuals who feel they meet the core requirements of the role.

We are particularly encouraging applications from women, disabled people and individuals from diverse ethnic communities who are currently under-represented within the organisation.

All appointments will be made on merit of skill and experience relative to the role.