Finance Assistant

Overview Sports Directory is proud to be part of Frasers Group, and we are passionate about uniting Sports with Education. We recognise that education is more than textbooks and classrooms – it’s about building character, encouraging teamwork and nurturing physical and mental well-being. Our mission is to support teachers and students alike to achieve their full potential, cultivating an environment where physical education is valued as highly as academic achievement. Founded in 1993, Sports Directory is the number one supplier of sports education equipment and specialists in education. Job Description We are looking for a diligent and organised Finance Assistant to support our finance team with a range of accounting and administrative tasks. This role involves handling both accounts payable and receivable duties, assisting with month-end processes, and maintaining accurate financial records to support business operations. Responsibilities Process invoices for accounts payable and employee expenses accurately and promptly Manage purchase order requests Prepare weekly payment runs for purchase ledger accounts, with submission to internal banking systems Prepare sales statistics reports in collaboration with other departments to support business analysis Maintain and update the fixed asset register and post related journal entries Perform daily bank and credit card account reconciliations and ensure accuracy of cash balances Reconciliation of intercompany account ledgers Knowledge of selling to EU Assist with month-end reporting activities, including journal postings and account reconciliations Support VAT preparation and other statutory reporting as required Maintain accurate financial filing and documentation Provide general administrative support to other members of the finance team and undertake other ad-hoc duties as needed Qualifications Previous experience in a finance or accounts assistant role or a finance (or related) qualification Proficiency with accounting software such as Sage 300 or Sage Intacct Strong Excel skills, including data entry and basic analysis Good understanding of accounting principles and financial processes Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with other departments Additional Information / Benefits Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues Frasers Champion - Our employees are recognised every month for their hard work. A peer-nominated scheme where 8 winners receive double their pay for a month when they have demonstrated outstanding impact. Fearless 1000 – By October 2025, if our share price hits £10 for 30 or more consecutive trading days, all colleagues receive a bonus. The top 1000 performers may receive substantial bonuses; senior leaders nominate these performers twice a year for embodying our core values and delivering exceptional performance. Frasers Festival – A company-wide event with a MEGA brand village, guest speakers, entertainment, and more. CEO Sessions – Quarterly opportunities to attend sessions led by our CEO and leadership team. Retail Reconnect – An initiative to help employees understand the business by spending time in stores or the warehouse. Frasers Fit – Free gym classes and discounted memberships; wellbeing app with training, nutrition and lifestyle advice. Retail Trust – Free access to wellbeing support including a 24-hour helpline, counselling and financial/legal support. What’s Next? Our Recruitment Team will review applications and all candidates will receive a response. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before a first-stage interview focused on how you align with our culture and values. If successful, you will be invited to further interviews to assess technical capabilities, and finally to an on-site interview with the team. #J-18808-Ljbffr