Finance Assistant Manchester 2024

At Manchester United, we want to create a high-performance culture where everyone can be their best and thrive.

We are committed to the continual growth and development of colleagues through access to skills platforms such as LinkedIn Learning. We also offer a range of wellbeing support, including an employee assistance programme, access to health checks, digital GPs & nutritionists through Aviva Digicare+ Workplace, enhanced family leave, plus schemes such as Cycle 2 Work and holiday purchasing, where you can buy up to 10 extra days of additional leave. When working onsite, you’ll have access to a complimentary lunch and parking every day, alongside gym facilities and regular colleague socials.

From a reward perspective, in recognition of high performance, all colleagues are entitled to an annual performance bonus. As a member of our team, you’ll also gain access to an exclusive range of club and partner discounts via our benefits platform, United Rewards.

The purpose

To ensure accurate and timely recording and reporting of all retail-related financial transactions in compliance with company processes and controls. Manage the Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger functions for the Retail and Merchandising business at Manchester United, including reconciliation activities and support for month-end procedures and SOX compliance.

The role

• Manage the Purchase Ledger function for the retail business – to include registering and matching stock invoices to stock receipts and PO’s, resolving queries both internally and with external suppliers, ensuring expense invoices are posted to the correct nominals, following all company PTP processes and SOX controls.
• Manage the payment run BACS process for supplier payments (twice monthly), ensuring all necessary authorisations for both invoices and payment runs are collated and evidenced, and that all invoices are paid on time.
• Request payment as required for invoices from overseas suppliers.
• Set up new suppliers as necessary, in line with procurement controls, and request for any required changes to be made to Supplier Accounts.
• Manage the Sales Ledger function for the retail business – to include raising all invoices as required by the business, and as per existing licensing contracts and wholesale orders. Chase debtors for timely payment and escalate any issues in a timely manner.
• Produce full monthly Sales and Purchase Ledger reconciliations.
• Reconcile all bank accounts relating to the RAML business.
• Preparation of various balance sheets reconciliations.
• Assist with the transfer of the retail stock, EPOS and finance systems, helping with the testing of various purchase ledger aspects of the new systems especially with regard to stock invoice matching, helping with the controlled transfer of data and reconciliation of balances as required
• The applicant ideally should be able to demonstrate that they are able to work with multiple existing systems and be able to learn and transition to new systems effectively, ensuring accuracy and efficiency to the highest level.

The person

Qualifications:

• AAT qualification or Part Qualified CIMA / ACCA.

Skills and competencies:

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong numerical accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Effective planning and organizational skills.

Experience:

• Previous experience in a finance role.
• Familiarity with Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, and reconciliation processes.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance and financial controls is advantageous.

Personal attributes:

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high levels of accuracy.
• Ability to handle numerical data and financial information with confidentiality.
• Strong organisational skills, with the capacity to prioritise and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Capacity to work under pressure and deliver results within specified deadlines.

Sound interesting? If you'd like to submit your application, please do so by Friday 08th March 2024.

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