Our Culture & Values
Here at Manchester United, we place great emphasis on a culture of connection, respect, and teamwork. We expect our colleagues to be champions of growth—constantly evolving, pushing boundaries, and collaborating across all areas of the business to keep us at the top of our game.
Before applying, take a moment to reflect on our Manchester United values. If you’re driven by the pursuit of excellence, passionate about football, and eager to be part of something bigger, we’d love for you to join us.
The Role:
- To manage the Purchase Ledger function for the retail business – to include registering and matching stock invoices to stock receipts and PO’s, resolving queries both internally and with external suppliers, ensuring expense invoices are posted to the correct nominals, following all company PTP processes and SOX controls.
- Manage the payment run BACS process for supplier payments (twice monthly), ensuring all necessary authorisations for both invoices and payment runs are collated and evidenced, and that all invoices are paid on time.
- Request payment as required for invoices from overseas suppliers.
- Set up new suppliers as necessary and request for changes to be made to Supplier Accounts.
- Manage the Sales Ledger Function for the retail business – to include raising all invoices as required by the business, and as per existing licensing contracts. Chase debtors for timely payment and escalate any issues in a timely manner.
- Produce full monthly Sales and Purchase Ledger reconciliations.
- Reconcile various bank accounts relating to the RAML business.
- Preparation of various Balance sheets Reconciliations.
- Assist with the transfer of the retail stock, EPOS and finance systems, helping with the testing of various purchase ledger aspects of the new systems especially with regard to stock invoice matching, helping with the controlled transfer of data and reconciliation of balances etc as required.
- The applicant ideally should be able to demonstrate that they are able to work with multiple existing systems and be able to learn and transition to new systems effectively, ensuring accuracy and efficiency to the highest level.
The Person:
We are looking for someone who:
- AAT or Part Qualified CIMA / ACCA
- Excellent attention to detail
- Numerical accuracy
- Ability to work under pressure and to work to tight deadlines
- Planning and organisation skills
What We Offer:
At Manchester United, we recognise that our people are at the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a range of rewards designed to support your professional and personal well-being:
- Performance-based Annual Bonus to reward your dedication and hard work.
- Wellness Support with access to mental health resources, digital health checks, and & nutritionists through Aviva Digicare+ Workplace.
- Exclusive Discounts through our United Rewards platform, giving you access to exclusive deals from the club and partners.
- Gym Facilities in our onsite locations and opportunities for regular social events and team-building activitie
- Enhanced family Leave Benefits and an opportunity to purchase additional holiday days.
- Complimentary Lunch & Parking at our onsite office locations and supplementary offers for our London office.
- Enhanced Career Development with access to professional learning platforms like LinkedIn Learning, and internal training programs.
- A Supportive Work Environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion, and individual growth.
Our Commitment to You:
At Manchester United, we believe that a diverse and inclusive environment makes us stronger. We are committed to building a team where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of our recruitment strategy, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Ready to Join Us?
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please submit your application by Friday 10th January 2025.
Manchester United is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and as part of this commitment, all candidates will undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check and reference checks.
If you need any adjustments to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, please feel free to contact us, and we will be happy to discuss them with you.
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