The Finance Assistant is a key role in ensuring efficient and effective day to day finance services through processing and maintaining financial transactions to ensure accuracy and integrity across all records. This role will manage all elements of the purchase ledger and sales ledger and maintain core cash management functions.
This role supports the successful delivery of the UK&I 2028 Tournament through inclusive, values-driven and performance-focused contribution. The role is expected to model our organisational values: Embrace the Opportunity, Achieve Excellence, and Thrive Together.
What you'll be doing
- Provide operational finance support through ownership of the purchase ledger, sales ledger and cash book for the business.
- Processing supplier invoices/credit notes and ensuring timely payments.
- Processing customer invoices/credit notes and track incoming funding.
- Manage the expenses processes and ensure adherence to company policy.
- Maintain financial records and ensure financial data is recorded to a high standard.
- Perform key reconciliations e.g. bank and supplier recs to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Support the Finance Manager with maintenance of financial systems and other key activities.
- Identify opportunities for process efficiency and implement solutions to support scaling of the business.
- Provide assistance to the wider finance team.
- Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet the changing priorities.
- Collaborate with the wider finance and operational teams to ensure cohesive support across departments.
Based At Wembley Stadium, with travel across the UK & Ireland as required.
2027: 3-4 days/week onsite
2028: Full-time onsite during tournament delivery
Everyone is welcome
We're hiring for excellence through inclusion
Essential experience and skills
- Previous transactional finance experience.
- Ability to work independently with appropriate guidance.
- Ownership of end-to-end transactional process (e.g. Purchase to Pay).
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills with specialisation in Excel functions.
- High level of numeracy.
- Strong communication skills.
Please see the attached role profile for full details
How you'll succeed
- Adaptable - responds positively to change.
- Collaboration - works effectively with others.
- Explainer - communicates clearly and simply.
About UK & Ireland 2028 Limited
UK & Ireland 2028 Limited is the local organising committee responsible for delivering UEFA EURO 2028 across the UK & Ireland. We work on behalf of the five Football Associations and in partnership with governments, host cities, stadiums and delivery partners to plan and deliver the tournament safely, inclusively and to world-class standards.
About UEFA EURO 2028
UEFA EURO is one of the world's largest sporting events. In 2028, it will be hosted across multiple cities in the UK & Ireland, requiring large-scale coordination across transport, infrastructure, stadiums and public services. UEFA owns the tournament and sets requirements; UK & Ireland 2028 Limited is responsible for delivering it locally.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits (including 25 days holiday, pension and private medical insurance), alongside the opportunity to be part of a landmark international sporting event.
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Finance Assistant in Wembley employer: UK & Ireland 2028
UK & Ireland 2028 Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to lead the mobility planning for UEFA EURO 2028, a landmark international sporting event. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we foster a collaborative work culture that values innovation and teamwork, while providing competitive benefits such as 25 days of holiday, pension, and private medical insurance. Working at Wembley Stadium, you will be at the heart of a dynamic environment, engaging with diverse stakeholders and contributing to the successful delivery of a world-class tournament.
