Finance Officer in Milton Keynes

Salford City Football Club is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Finance Officer to support the financial management and day-to-day operational effectiveness of the Club. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining robust financial processes, supporting business operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and contributing to the smooth running of the Club's finance department. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual looking to develop their career within a professional sporting environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Finance
• Process purchase invoices, supplier payments and employee expense claims.
• Manage sales invoicing and credit control activities.
• Reconcile ticketing and retail income, investigate and resolve discrepancies, and process accounting entries.
• Perform daily bank transactions.
• Process ticketing reconciliations.
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts.
• Support annual audit processes and statutory reporting requirements.
• Monitor departmental expenditure and report budget variances.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements, including VAT and payroll reporting.
• Assist with EFL financial submissions and reporting obligations where applicable.
• Payroll and People Administration
• Process monthly payroll information.
• Assist with recruitment administration, onboarding and employee documentation.
• Governance and Compliance
• Assist with compliance with EFL regulations, company policies and statutory obligations.
• Maintain GDPR-compliant data management and record-keeping practices.
• Support safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Monitor compliance deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Assist with risk management and internal control procedures.
• Support preparation for audits, inspections and regulatory reviews.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• AAT qualified or currently studying towards an accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English.

Essential Experience

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role.
• Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience supporting budgeting and financial reporting processes.
• Experience managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• Flexible and adaptable approach with a willingness to support a variety of business functions.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within professional football or the sports industry.
• Knowledge of EFL regulations and football finance.
• Payroll administration experience.
• Experience supporting operational compliance and governance activities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely and accurate processing of financial transactions.
• Completion of monthly reconciliations and reporting deadlines.
• Effective management of debtor and creditor balances.
• Accuracy of financial and operational records.
• Compliance with EFL, HMRC, GDPR and statutory requirements.
• Successful delivery of operational and administrative support services.
• Positive feedback from internal stakeholders and departmental managers.

Salford City Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. All employees are expected to share this commitment and may be required to undergo appropriate pre-employment checks. Salford City Football Club is committed to creating an inclusive working environment and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

This job description is intended to provide an overview of the main duties and responsibilities of the role. It is not an exhaustive list, and the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties reasonably consistent with the position and business needs of Salford City Football Club.