Location:
Manchester, GB
Opening Date: 26 Nov 2024
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Our Story
Established in 2013, City Football Group (CFG) is the worldâs leading private owner and operator of football clubs, with total or partial ownership of thirteen clubs worldwide. We also invest in football-related businesses and provide a global commercial platform for our partners. Our mission is simple yet impactful: empowering better lives through football, locally and globally, consistent with what âCityâ football has represented for over a century.
Our Winning Team
At CFG, weâre proud of the positive economic, social, and environmental impact our clubs have in their communities. Through our operations and innovative programmes, we strive to create meaningful, lasting change.
This role is an integral part of our Finance department, working within the transactions team. Youâll support key functions like accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expenses, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and efficiently. If youâre detail-oriented, self-motivated, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect role for you!
What Youâll Be Doing:
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Handle a variety of finance-related tasks, such as answering queries, processing and raising invoices, debt chasing, expense and credit card requests, balance sheet reconciliation, and preparing monthly reports for stakeholders.
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Manage the accounts payable and receivable inboxes, ensuring timely invoice processing, payments, and debt collection to support cash flow.
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Provide professional, friendly support to stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and delivering an efficient service. Collaborate closely with the transactions team.
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Maintain, cleanse, and use internal systems effectively. Suggest improvements to enhance workflows and deliver basic analyses when required.
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Operate within a busy environment, managing large volumes of invoices and queries while supporting internal and external customers. Assist the Processing Manager with ad hoc tasks and projects.
Who You Are:
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Youâre self-motivated with a sharp eye for detail.
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Confident handling numbers and accounting principles.
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You understand best practices in purchase and sales ledger procedures, including VAT accounting.
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Youâve worked in a fast-paced finance environment.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills make you a great team player.
Bonus Points If You Have:
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Experience using Agresso/Unit4 ERP Business World.
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AAT qualification or are part-qualified.
Inclusive Workplace
City Football Group is committed to building an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
If you need any disability-related adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know in your application.
We promote equal employment opportunities, evaluating candidates based on skills and experience. All applications are carefully reviewed, and selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Due to our safeguarding commitments, all UK-based roles require a DBS check upon employment, which may be basic, standard, or enhanced depending on the role and responsibilities.
Job Segment: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial, ERP, Finance, Technology
