The Padel Club
Accounts Assistant
About Us:
The Padel Club is a thriving and award-winning company leading the way in everything Padel, offering a unique and engaging environment for all ages and skill levels. We provide high-quality instruction, organised events, and equipment rentals, promoting a strong sense of community through shared passion for the sport. In addition to our core padel offerings, we boast a vibrant food and beverage program and a well-stocked retail shop catering to the needs of our players.
The Role:
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant. You will be responsible for the Accounts payable process, implementing and delivering a strong control environment whilst being part of our growing company and supporting with other month end tasks.
You will report directly into the Head of Finance and this role offers a unique opportunity to grow with the business.
Responsibilities:
* Accounts Payable Administration: Manage daily and monthly AP tasks, controlling the accounts email inbox, resolving purchase ledger queries.
* Payment Runs: Organize and manage payment runs.
* Authorization and Control: Manage and develop proper authorizations and control environment, matching purchase orders, obtaining correct approvals for invoices and monitoring Cost trackers to ensure goods have been received.
* Documentation Management: Accurately administer and file all vendor-related documents (PO, GRN, Invoice, Proof of Payment) in QuickBooks.
* Financial Analysis: Provide basic analysis of accounts payable balances and payment run information and assist the finance team in forecasting cash flow and maintaining cash balances.
* Supplier Management: Resolve supplier queries and complete supplier reconciliations, support the supplier onboarding process and monitor adherence to the preferred supplier list.
* Supplier Data Maintenance: Maintain and update supplier master data.
* Collaboration: Work closely with the Head of Finance supporting with Month end tasks and basic journals and the wider Ops team to support financial management.
* Reporting: Prepare weekly and monthly Sales reporting packs in a timely manner
* SAP Concur Administration: Review and approve expenses in SAP Concur, ensuring compliance with company policy, running reports, and uploading data into QuickBooks.
* Payroll – supporting with payroll procedures at month end
Qualifications:
* Minimum 3 years finance experience
* Knowledge of VAT
* Experience of improving and developing processes
* Strong communication skills
* Strong time management skills
* Strong data entry skills and attention to detail
* Ability to multitask and prioritize workload effectively
* A-Level or equivalent (required)
* Knowledge of QuickBooks is a benefit but not required
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and benefits package including access to Bright HR discounts.
* Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing industry.
* Be part of a passionate and supportive team.
* Annual leave
* Company pension
* Employee discount
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
* Store discount
* Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cheshire SK9 3PE