Finance Associate FTC - Hybrid

Finance Associate – 12 Month FTC 

Part time – 20 hours per week 

WHO WE ARE... 

SPORTFIVE is a global sports marketing agency that utilises the unique emotional power of sport to create and enable pioneering partnerships. We strategically and creatively connect brands, rights-holders, media platforms and fans across a multitude of sports. 

Whether it’s supporting Premier League football clubs to secure their next front of shirt sponsor, curating deals for brands to showcase their advertising during games televised to millions across the world, or representing the best talent in our industry, connecting sport to incredible brands and partners is at the heart of what we do.  

Want to find out more? Check out our LinkedIn and Instagram pages for an insight into what we do and what its like to work here. 

Having recently been voted the No.1 most attractive sports marketing agency to work for, we’re incredibly proud of our culture and the people that help to nurture it. If you want to help shape the future of the sports industry, then we want to hear from you. 

YOUR NEW JOB... 

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will support a range of divisions within the company, specifically focusing on the UK media entity. The role is primarily responsible for invoice management and accounts receivable processes. 

Transacting in many currencies, with customers and suppliers operating worldwide, the role will require close attention to detail and the ability to execute complex transactions in our financial system. The role will involve regular communication with both internal and external stakeholders and so strong interpersonal skills are essential. 

AS OUR FINANCE ASSOCIATE, YOU WILL... 

• Full invoice management including issuing invoices to customers, ensuring all invoices are accurate and comply with company policies and regulations, and liaising with key stakeholders to issue credit notes where needed 
• Provide an excellent customer experience by responding to any queries in a helpful and timely manner 
• Communicate effectively with customers to follow up on outstanding invoices on a weekly basis, escalating where necessary in the case of unsuccessful payment reminders 
• Follow up with Sales Managers to keep them informed of any overdue payments as and when required 
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer account information in the necessary systems 
• Preparation of WHT and other forms and communications with customers including customer registrations 
• Play a key role in identifying opportunities for internal process improvements to ensure finance administration tasks are carried out via efficient processes 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING... 

• Experience working within a financial function in a fast-paced organisation  
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail 
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all departments 
• Good level of computer literacy, including a proficiency with Microsoft Excel 
• Experience working with a business system such as SAP is desirable but not essential 
• A financial qualification is desirable but not essential 

Don’t fit all the criteria? Don’t worry! Our job adverts give you a flavour of what you can expect in the role, but you don’t have to tick every box. We put a lot of focus on the importance of developing our people, so if you think you’d be a great fit for us then hit apply. 

WHAT YOU’LL GET FROM US... 

As well as the opportunity to join an organisation that invests in and rewards its staff, provides a great working environment, and offers genuine responsibility and scope to shape a role and add real value, you’ll also get... 

Dedicated Development: We take the development and growth of our people very seriously. As well as on-the-job training, we will support you with the personal and professional development you need to help you to be the best in your role and excel in your career. 

Real Work/Life Balance: We understand that everyone should have a job that fits around their life, not the other way around. As well as operating a hybrid working model, we offer flexible working and appreciate that flexibility requirements are different for everyone. 

Work Hard, Play Hard: You’ll get 25 days holiday each year, plus an extra day gifted to you over the Christmas period and if you get married or move house. We also celebrate our achievements in style twice a year with a day off for our Christmas and Summer events. 

Supporting Your Overall Well-being: Whether it be financial, health, or family well-being, we offer everything from life assurance at 4x your annual salary, full private health cover with Vitality and access to an Employee Assistance programme, and enhanced family leave entitlements to support you in the moments that matter.  

SPORTFIVE are proud to be an equal opportunities employer who provide equal employment opportunity regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.