Accounts Assistant – AR/AP (Ref: 189992)

Job Title: Accounts Assistant – AR/AP

Location: St Albans Employment

Type: Full-time

Reports To: Management Accountant

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant focused on Football Operations and Accounts Payable to join our finance team.

This role is responsible for managing the company’s financial transactions related to Football Operations, and supporting Accounts payable function and overseeing the AP automation process in collaboration with the Finance team of the Football Club.

The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

General and Football Operations support

• Assist with month-end closing processes, including accruals and reconciliations.

• Responsible for Football Creditors and Debtors management on SAP and FP&A systems

• Maintaining Contingent assets and liabilities trackers on a weekly basis

• Maintaining Agents fees forecasts on a weekly basis

• Maintaining Football Creditors and Debtors trackers

• Running Aged Creditors and Aged Debtors reports, and monthly reconciliations.

• Support audits by providing documentation as required.

• Maintain accurate and organised financial records.

Accounts Receivable – Football Ops

• Generate and issue customer invoices in accordance with contracts and agreements.

• Monitor accounts receivable balances and follow up on overdue payments.

• Apply receipts to customer accounts and maintain accurate records.

• Prepare monthly statements and support debt collection activities.

Accounts Payable

• Process vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and PO matching on SAP.

• Prepare and process payment runs in line with company policies.

• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.

• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and respond to queries in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Previous experience and exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger.

• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Sage, SAP,  or similar).

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Partly qualified.

• University Degree in Finance or Accounting

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

General and Football Operations support

• Assist with month-end closing processes, including accruals and reconciliations.

• Responsible for Football Creditors and Debtors management on SAP and FP&A systems

• Maintaining Contingent assets and liabilities trackers on a weekly basis

• Maintaining Agents fees forecasts on a weekly basis

• Maintaining Football Creditors and Debtors trackers

• Running Aged Creditors and Aged Debtors reports, and monthly reconciliations.

• Support audits by providing documentation as required.

• Maintain accurate and organised financial records.

Accounts Receivable – Football Ops

• Generate and issue customer invoices in accordance with contracts and agreements.

• Monitor accounts receivable balances and follow up on overdue payments.

• Apply receipts to customer accounts and maintain accurate records.

• Prepare monthly statements and support debt collection activities.

Accounts Payable

• Process vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and PO matching on SAP.

• Prepare and process payment runs in line with company policies.

• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.

• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and respond to queries in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Previous experience and exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger.

• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Sage, SAP,  or similar).

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Partly qualified.

• University Degree in Finance or Accounting

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.