Purchase Ledger Administrator

Sheffield United Football Club have an exciting opportunity for a Purchase Ledger Administrator to join our Finance team, providing a professional administrative and advisory service to the employees and management within SUFC and any associated business in a timely and effective manner. The Purchase Ledger Administrator will take ownership of entering invoices, undertaking reconciliations, and collating month end reports.

The successful candidate should be process-driven with strong organisation and time management skills. We are looking for someone who has a passion for the role and ensuring an efficient transaction; someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Role Responsibilities:

• Process purchase invoices accurately and efficiently to ensure timely payments.
• Reconciling supplier statements.
• Provide exceptional customer service by answering supplier calls and resolving their inquiries promptly.
• Maintain files and electronic records.
• Complete credit checks and set up new suppliers.
• Complete account applications and direct debit forms.
• Manage and maintain existing supplier records.
• Perform routine calculations.
• Collating and processing BACS run twice monthly.
• Responsible for purchase ledger maintenance.
• Collate month end reports across all companies for the Transactional Finance Manager (purchase ledger month end closing, unallocated cash, creditors, Purchase Orders outstanding/receipted/unauthorised).
• Raising purchase orders for contracts.
• Taking a pro-active role in managing costs.
• Ad Hoc duties.

Club Wide Responsibilities

• To adhere to all Sheffield United Football Club's Safeguarding Policies and Procedures to foster an environment which protects from harm those defined as children and adults at risk.
• To report any concerns of a Safeguarding nature to the relevant parties and remain fully compliant with any applicable Safeguarding checks and due diligence and recognise your responsibility to the Club's Safeguarding agenda.
• To report any concerns of discrimination to the relevant parties and promote a welcoming and inclusive club environment for all.
• To adhere to the Club's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies, supporting the Club to create an environment which is inclusive and all-encompassing.

Essential Criteria for the Role:

• Experience working in a Purchase Ledger or Finance role.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Previous knowledge and use of Microsoft packages.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• An organized, methodical approach to work.
• A proactive can-do attitude.
• A passion to learn and develop within the role.

Desirable Criteria for the Role:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Great plains.
• AAT Qualification or Equivalent.

Application Process
To apply for the vacancy please click the ‘apply’ button below.

Please download and save the application form before inputting information. If you require a paper copy please contact the HR department careers@sufc.co.uk or call 0114 253 7200.

Completed application forms must be submitted via apply button stating the vacancy title in the subject or posted to HR, Sheffield United Football Club, Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU.

Closing Date: Wednesday 8th May 2024
Please note that in the instance of high volumes of applications we may close this vacancy earlier than the closing date noted above.

Eligibility for Employment in the UK
In accordance with current legislative requirements the successful applicant must produce documentary verification of their eligibility to work in the UK and will not be allowed to start work until this has been received.

Equality and Diversity
Sheffield United FC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment.

Sheffield United FC are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like further information regarding the scheme and how we are able to support disabled persons within the workplace, then please contact our HR team at careers@sufc.co.uk

Safer Recruitment
Sheffield United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK. For further information on the Club's Safeguarding Statement please access the following link:
sufc.co.uk/club/policies/safeguarding-policy