Finance Assistant
Job Title: Finance Assistant
Salary: £20,820.80 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week (1 day release to Chichester College)
Location: North stand offices at the American Express Stadium, Brighton
Job Type: 18-month fixed term contract (with the view of extending if there is continuation of apprenticeship)
Deadline Day: 11th June 2024
About Brighton & Hove Albion FC
We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage whilst keeping our Sussex community spirit. Our vision is to be a top ten Premier League club and a top four Women’s Super League club. A commitment to high performance, high professional standards and making a difference is at the heart of everything we do.
Start off your finance career with BHAFC!
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about starting a career in finance and football. You will work closely with our in-house finance team to process purchase invoices, prepare and process weekly payment runs and maintain client accounts on our finance systems.
Whilst in employment at BHAFC, we will commit to funding your Level 2 AAT qualification which will be completed via an apprenticeship. You will be required to attend Chichester College 1 day a week on Fridays from September 2024 between 9:15am – 4:15pm for day release.
Your background
You will have strong organisational and administrative skills and be keen to learn. You will benefit from working alongside our knowledgeable in-house finance team whilst attending college to gain your qualification. It is also essential that you have GCSE level Mathematics as the role will require a competent level of numeracy skills. As part of your apprenticeship, you will be required to undertake a skills assessment.
Our values play a pivotal role in our success
Our values are a set of filters through which we deliver to each other, our fans, our partners and our sponsors. As a team we live and breathe these values:
· Treat People Well
· Exceed Expectations
· Aim High. Never Give Up
· Act with Integrity
· Make it Special
In return for your hard work and commitment to us, some of the additional benefits you will receive will include, but not limited to:
· Free breakfast and lunch at both sites
· 23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)
· Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and much more!
· Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 23/24 season
· In-house training programme and CPD opportunities
· Discounts and benefits from partners and local businesses
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values mean that we have a strong ethical culture which allows us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of their age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, do not hesitate to get in touch with [email protected]
Safeguarding is part of everything we do
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
This is a UK based job. It is unlawful to employ a person who does not have permission to live and work in the UK. All offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and right to work, as well as a full reference history. We do not offer sponsorship for applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.
Please note all applications must be made through the official club careers page. Third party applications are not accepted.
