ABOUT PERFORMANCE54:
Performance54 is an energetic, innovative sports marketing agency, with a client base throughout Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Specialising in sponsorship (strategy, sales and activation), tournament promotion and management, PR and communications, and destination marketing, the Performance54 team boasts unrivalled experience and is trusted by some of the world’s best-known brands.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
A great opportunity for a smart, articulate and highly personable Finance Assistant to join the Performance54 finance team. Reporting into the Accounts Payable Manager, this role will be responsible for liaising with internal and external stakeholders and managing the Performance54 companies accounts payable process. Tasks will include dealing with supplier invoices, payments, and reconciliations. This role will suit an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is an expert in multitasking.
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure company policy/procedures for authorising invoices are adhered to.
- Posting invoices accurately according to company policy
- Processing multicurrency invoices and expenses
- Ensure invoices are processed with correct VAT inputs
- Supplier statement reconciliations
- Assist with preparation of supplier payments by BACS
- Post bank transactions
- Reconcile bank accounts
- Resolve supplier queries
- Manage shared accounts inbox
- Assisting the implementation of new internal systems/controls.
- Process staff expenses
- Process credit card expenses
- Set up new vendors and carry out new vendor checks
- Journal preparation and posting
- Creation and maintenance of Purchase Orders
- Month end assistance
- Adhoc accounts payable queries as required
REQUIREMENTS:
- Accounting systems experience particularly Sage Intact
- Previous accounts experience
- Degree in Accounting or related field
- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to process large volume of work
- Positive attitude
- Strong numerical and analytical abilities
- Excellent communication (written / verbal) skills
- Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
- Adaptable to change/improvements
- Excellent relationship management skills
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:
- AAT qualifications or studying towards ACCA
- Sage Intacct & QuickBooks Accounting software
- Experience of working in a Marketing and/or Agency environment
- Knowledge and enjoyment of sports, particularly golf
SALARY & BENEFITS:
- Competitive salary
- 33 days holiday including public holidays
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Training & study support
