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Role specific purpose:

This position will play an imperative role in the Finance department as part of the transactions team, specifically the accounts payable and expenses functions, to provide administrative support across City Football Group. The role will be task focused on the provision of accurate and timely administrative support, therefore the role holder will need to be a self-motivated and attentive individual who can follow clearly laid out processes, and be able to manage their own time and tasks within a fast paced and ever growing environment.

Role specific accountabilities:

  1. Deliver a range of specialist administrative tasks, including the answering of queries, completing account statements, processing invoices, reconciling balance sheets, supporting expenses & credit card approvals, and preparing monthly reports for stakeholders.

  2. Provide administrative support to the business by managing the accounts payable inbox and processing invoices in a timely manner to ensure payments are made on time.

  3. Provide information to stakeholders in a friendly and courteous manner in order to build professional relationships and promote a helpful and efficient service, as well as working closely with the rest of the transactions team.

  4. Use, maintain, and cleanse relevant internal systems and processes to support workflow, providing change recommendations to drive continuous improvement. Additionally, use of relevant business systems to deliver straightforward analysis when requested.

  5. Work within a fast paced environment dealing with high volumes of invoices and queries, supporting internal and external customers. Furthermore supporting the Processing Manager with any adhoc tasks and projects.

Role specific knowledge, skills and experience:

Essential:

  • Self-motivated with a keen eye for detail

  • Numerate

  • Best practice purchase ledger procedures

  • Knowledge of accounting for VAT

  • Experience in a fast paced Finance department

  • Good communication skills

  • Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work as a team

  • Good knowledge of standard computer software, in particular Microsoft Excel

Desirable:

  • Experience of using Agresso/Unit 4 ERP Business World

  • AAT qualified/part-qualified