Accounts Payable Administrator (6M FTC) in Wembley

Overview

Set the bar for greatness… The FA are excited to be searching for an Accounts Payable Administrator to join our Finance division on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract. The purpose of the role is to support the Accounts Payable Supervisor and wider Accounts Payable team, being a key member ensuring all BAU functions are performed in a timely and appropriate manner.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices via the FA’s Purchase to Pay system (Proactis).
• Manually post invoices and payment schedules outside Proactis into the general ledger (Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains) where appropriate, ensuring invoices are correctly authorised (e.g. prize‑fund payments).
• Authorise and record payments outside standard payment runs, e.g. emergency payments.
• Prepare the cheque/BACS payment run twice monthly for all group companies.
• Maintain the AP ledger for specific suppliers: remove duplicates and inactive suppliers, perform supplier reconciliations, resolve outstanding balances and update supplier information promptly.
• Provide advice and support to the business and suppliers to resolve issues or deliver training in a timely manner.
• Ensure all compliance requirements are met, including supplier terms.
• Escalate issues to the AP Supervisor as required.
• Support the AP Supervisor and team members as needed.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across finance and other teams.
• Identify areas for improvement in processes and controls.
• Execute additional tasks as required to meet the FA Group’s priorities.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, ensuring the highest health, safety and wellbeing standards.

Qualifications

• Accounts payable experience.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise tasks.
• Customer service experience – phone and email.
• Strong relationship‑building skills internally and externally.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Extensive experience in Excel and data manipulation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Strong numeracy skills.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant finance qualification such as qualified AAT or equivalent.
• Experience of using general ledgers (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains).
• Experience of using purchase to pay systems (e.g. Proactis).

Benefits

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles. That includes world‑class office spaces under the iconic Wembley National Stadium, a unique Elite Performance Centre at St. George’s Park, and a hybrid working model. Employees receive competitive salary, competitive benefits and a range of additional perks:

• Access to event‑day tickets at Wembley Stadium and regular internal events.
• Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George’s Park.
• Free private medical cover.
• A contributory pension scheme.
• Additional “Thank You” days, volunteering days and 25 days annual leave (full‑time, permanent contract).

All Supportive Statements

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application. As part of The FA’s commitment to a safe environment, all employees will complete a DBS check in line with legislation and guidance.