Finance Officer

Organisation: England Hockey
Salary: Circa £26k (FTE)
Location: Hybrid - Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre, Buckinghamshire. Open to flexible arrangements but some travel to office will be required
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 30 June 2025
Job Description: Role Summary

The Finance Officer will be responsible for the sales ledger function, ensuring that daily bank book-keeping is up-to date. In addition, they will be responsible for supporting other areas of the finance department, contribute to internal and external audit requirements and develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

A competent and strong finance officer working in collaboration with the finance team and wider directorate and taking ownership for the following areas:
Daily bank book-keeping
Production of all sales invoicing requests including knowledge of various VAT rates
Monitoring of shared finance inbox to resolve queries
Action and administer customer refunds where applicable, including telephone requests
Be a key contact for annual affiliation process
Credit control responsibilities and liaising with Manager on ageing debts
To provide additional transactional support across finance function at peak times given the small size of the team
Banking of cheques where required
Contribute towards system developments and be open to process change
Seasonal requirements throughout the financial year to coincide with membership window and other large events

Person Specification

We are a values-based organisation with a strong ethos to work with integrity and nurture an environment of inclusion. We are looking for enthusiastic, inspirational, and highly skilled individuals who demonstrate through their behaviour the values of England Hockey:

Collaborate inclusively
Care for people and places
Play with spirit, win with grace
Resilient in everything we do

Qualifications and Experience:

Previous finance system experience
Knowledge of basic double-entry bookkeeping
Excellent levels of numeracy and literacy
Experience of managing large volumes of transactions
Proven success of credit control responsibilities
Good understanding of electronic payment protocols
Knowledge of Access Financials is preferred, but not essential
Knowledge of partial VAT exemption would be advantageous, but training would be provided
Book-keeping qualification (AAT) would be advantageous
Qualities and Skills are likely to include:
Strong Excel and IT skills, with the ability to manipulate multiple sources of data
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines
Clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal
Professional telephone manner
Methodical and thorough with a good eye for detail
A team player willing to work from own initiative
Exceptional sense of integrity, trust and confidence
Willingness to improve company processes as well as personal skills
How to apply: For the full job description and details of how to apply please visit: https://www.englandhockey.co.uk/find-a-job-in-hockey/jobs/finance-officer