Accounts Assistant

Job Description

Love Sport Love finance We are the Great Run Company, and we are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our team based in a brand-new office on the banks of the River Tyne. Here is your opportunity to work in a great team on some of theworld’s biggest sporting events.At Great Run, as the proud owners and operators of the renowned Great Run Series, including the iconic Great North Run, the world’s biggest half-marathon, we are dedicated to setting the bar high in the world of sporting events. We own a portfolio of over38 individual events delivered annually through running, and swimming. The events see over 300,000 participants taking part each year, securing over 25 hours of television programmes and include performances from some of the worlds best athletes.Our team are at the heart of our success, boasting a diverse range of experiences in mass participation sports. We are united by our ambition to deliver exceptional events, our commitment to teamwork, our pursuit of excellence, and our unwavering accountabilityin all that we do.ResponsibilitiesThe Accounts Assistant will manage all aspects of purchase ledger and expense processing for the business to aid the timely and accurate completion of key Finance reports. As well as assisting the team with other adhoc Finance duties when required.Key Accountabilities

• Purchase invoice processing and issue resolution for all Group companies.
• Expense processing and issue resolution for all Group companies.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations and resolve any resulting queries and discrepancies.
• P2P System Management, maximizing the functionality from the P2P system.
• Prepare and maintain a month end accrual schedule.
• Prepare month end payment runs, and mid-month payment runs (in peak periods), as well as a monthly expenses payment and other ad hoc payments upon request.
• Deal with supplier queries promptly and accurately.
• Assist with the onboarding of a new Finance system, including new P2P system, including training of users once implemented.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

• A finance background with experience in Purchase Ledger is essential.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software - preferably Sage.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Excellent communication, organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

What we offerYou’ll receive a competitive salary with an annual holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays.We value your diversity and individuality and want to support your life choices whilst rewarding you for your dedication to us. This includes:

• Employee Assistance Programme, providing advice, information, services and training to help and support you deal with events and issues in your work and personal life.
• Salary Sacrifice Cycle to work Scheme.
• Volunteering policy, enabling you to support the causes most important to you.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Workplace contributory pension scheme operated through salary sacrifice, enabling you to get ahead in planning and saving for your future.
• Employer funded life assurance scheme.
• Private Healthcare.
• Great run Company event entry benefits and competitor event entries (up to £100 per person per year).
• Open, modern, and friendly working environment with a strong culture.
• Informal and relaxed dress code.
• Twice a year company conference events and Christmas party, celebrating our successes and all fully company funded.

At Great Run, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to embracing diversity and promoting equal opportunities for all, regardless of background, disability, religion, genderidentity, sexuality, or ethnicity.We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities and are dedicated to providing a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you have a disability and meet the job criteria but require reasonable accommodations during the application orinterview process, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. We are here to ensure that every candidate has an equal opportunity to showcase their skills and potential.

Keyskills :
Accounting SoftwareP2PPurchase LedgerIssue ResolutionInvoice Processing