Finance Ledger Assistant
Newcastle upon Tyne
Permanent
Salary: Competitive
Closing Date: 11 November 2025
We are the heartbeat of the city. Come and be a part of a long and proud history where we strive to be the best in everything we do, on and off the pitch. Bringing people and communities together, join the Newcastle United Family as we embark on the next steps of our exciting journey.
About the role
We’re looking for a Finance Ledger Assistant to join our Finance team. In this role, you will be accountable for the day-to-day operations of the financial ledger for Purchase & Sales, Cashbook, and bank account reconciliations for the Group. You’ll play a key part in ensuring our financial processes run smoothly and efficiently.
Your impact
You will have substantial experience working in a Finance department in a ledger role, be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office packages, and have a strong attention to detail. You’ll be responsible for:
* Setting up and amending new suppliers/customers, adhering to internal controls.
* Ensuring supplier and customer creditworthiness.
* Processing purchase and sales ledger invoices accurately and efficiently.
* Managing daily cash revenue, payments, and bank reconciliations.
* Preparing, reviewing, and executing payment runs.
* Managing and resolving account queries from internal and external stakeholders.
* Providing weekly debtors reports and managing credit control.
* Assisting in month-end and year-end tasks, including reconciliations and audit requirements.
* Ensuring compliance with club policies, health & safety, safeguarding, welfare, and equality policies.
About the team
You will work within the Finance department, reporting to the Finance Ledger Team Leader, and collaborate closely with colleagues, suppliers, and customers to maintain excellent relationships.
Location
This role is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, with an expectation of working 3 days per week from the office. Please note, if you are not located in the Northeast and unable to relocate, we regret that we will not be able to progress your application.
Why choose us?
We’ve got a range of great benefits and rewards, from flexible ways of working, participation in our non-contractual employee bonus scheme, NUFC life assurance, free parking, discount at Shearers Bar and the Club Shop, Helping Hand (free GP appointments, wellbeing resources, legal and financial support), pension contribution, free lunch, and the best part, free tea and coffee. In addition, we run a salary sacrifice scheme which includes tech, car, cycle to work, and many more.
United As One
We’re committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and believe in equal opportunities for all. We recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. We work together to reflect the communities we serve and to maintain an inclusive environment in which everyone can be their authentic self and is enabled to achieve their full potential.
Safeguarding
We’re committed to being a place where everyone is safe, heard, valued, and able to thrive, so we place high value on the safeguarding and welfare of everyone we engage with.
How to apply
To access the full job description for this role, please click here. For further information on this role and about the club and our values, please visit our careers page.
Please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early should we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.
Recruitment Agencies – please note that we do not accept unsolicited/speculative candidate details or applications. Any candidates supplied, unless formally requested, will be taken as a direct/free candidate.
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