Senior Accounts Assistant

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance & Health Cash Plan
• 2 x Complimentary match tickets
• Discounted Club merchandise
• Enhanced Family Leave Payments
• Local Gym Benefit

We’re excited to be recruiting a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Accounts Assistant to join our busy Accounts Department at the  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.

• Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger Administration
• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

• Experience working within a sports, hospitality or events environment.

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.