Finance Assistant

Organisation: British Triathlon
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000
Location: Hybrid - Home-based & British Triathlon Head Office in Loughborough
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 3 May 2026
Interview date: 6 May 2026
Job Description: We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our friendly and collaborative Finance Team. This role is integral to maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of our financial and operational data.

Working closely with two experienced accountants, you will receive ongoing support and guidance while contributing to a range of core finance activities. This role is ideally suited to someone who thrives in a structured, process-driven environment and takes pride in delivering high quality, accurate work with a desire to learn and take on a diverse range of tasks.

Key tasks

- Manage the purchase ledger, including invoice processing and payment runs (including foreign currency transactions)
- Perform regular bank reconciliations
- Management of company credit card usage and administration
- Oversee sales ledger activity, including invoicing and credit control
- Process expenses accurately and efficiently
- Maintain accurate, compliant, and auditable financial records
- Manage the Fixed Asset Register, including issuing equipment such as phones and laptops
- Assist in the management accounts preparation for Triathlon Trust
- Provide support during Audit processes and preparation of required information
- Maintain bank mandates and manage authorised signatories
- Respond and action queries via the shared finance inbox in a timely manner
- Provide ad hoc administrative support across HR and payroll functions

Relationships

Our new Finance Assistant will report into the Finance Manager. The successful candidate will be an integral and valued member of the Finance Team, collaborating with the People Team where required, and is likely to thrive through developing and maintaining close working relationships with all teams across British Triathlon.

About you

Our values sit at the heart of everything we do, and we’re looking for someone who truly lives them:
- Inclusive – You collaborate naturally, seek diverse opinions, and welcome feedback. You treat everyone with respect, integrity, and honesty.
- People-Centred – You’re an excellent communicator who builds strong, lasting relationships across all levels. You demonstrate high emotional intelligence in your interactions.
- Ambitious – You’re proactive, creative, and open to new ideas. You set ambitious goals, take accountability, and embrace learning through experimentation and failure.
- Do What’s Right, Not What’s Easy – You’re decisive, resilient, and unafraid to tackle difficult issues. You show sound judgment, protect confidentiality, and lead with courage.

In addition to these values, the following knowledge, skills, and experience are essential or desirable for this role.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential
- Strong financial data entry
- High level of accuracy and an eye for detail
- Integrity and an ability to work with confidential information

Desirable
- Working knowledge of Xero
- Would suit Level 2 or 3 AAT – this is desirable, but we are also open to study support for the right candidate.

If you are motivated and excited by the opportunity to work at British Triathlon, we would love to hear from you!
How to apply: If you’re inspired and excited about working at British Triathlon, we’d love to hear from you. Please have a good read through of the full Job Description at www.britishtriathlon.org/about-us/job-vacancies. Apply by clicking this link - https://app.beapplied.com/apply/nln5igkbyi?utm_source=UKSport - complete the form and upload your CV and cover letter. //Closing Date// This role will close on 3rd May 2026. We encourage early applications as the role may close once sufficient suitable applications have been received. To enable us to focus our time on suitable candidates, we consider but are unable to reply to all applications. If you have not heard from us within ten working days of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful. Due to the number of applications, we receive for our roles, we are unable to provide feedback prior to interview stage. //Interview Date// This is a one-stage interview process, however, with a lot of brilliant candidates we may ask you to attend a second interview. The interview is estimated for Wednesday 6th May - we’d love to meet you in our office in Loughborough! //For informal enquiries about the role// please contact Liz Riley, Finance Manager, at lizriley@britishtriathlon.org. Should you require assistance with the application process, please contact the People Team (hr@britishtriathlon.org) and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements. Details of our Equality and Diversity Policy can be found at britishtriathlon.org/about-us/governance/policy-documents.