Senior Finance Assistant

We’re looking for a motivated and detail-driven **Senior Finance Assistant** to join our fast-paced finance team at **Net World Sports**. You’ll play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting process improvements, and ensuring the smooth operation of daily finance functions. You’ll be confident in taking ownership of your workload and supporting junior colleagues while collaborating across departments.

**WHAT YOU’LL DO**
- Oversee purchase ledger activities including matching purchase orders, processing invoices, and ensuring timely, accurate postings in Microsoft Dynamics NAV
- Reconcile supplier accounts, investigate discrepancies, and maintain clear communication with vendors and internal departments
- Perform and review reconciliations for company credit cards, petty cash, and multiple currency payment platforms
- Prepare and distribute spend and variance reports, supporting management with key financial insights
- Assist with month-end routines including accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Support cash flow monitoring and ensure accurate maintenance of accounts payable and receivable ledgers
- Respond promptly to finance queries via the accounts mailbox, resolving issues efficiently and professionally
- Collaborate with colleagues to streamline finance processes and support the adoption of automation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Provide guidance and support to Finance Assistants, ensuring consistency and adherence to company policies and procedures
- Undertake ad hoc duties as required to support the wider finance team and business operations

**WHAT YOU’LL BRING**
- Strong understanding of core accounting principles, reconciliations, and month-end processes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to manage and analyse large data sets confidently
- Experience using ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Business Central preferred)
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, with strong organisational and time management skills
- A proactive and solutions-driven approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with both internal and external stakeholders
- Commitment to ongoing professional development (AAT or equivalent desirable but not essential)
- Adaptability and resilience within a fast-paced, high-growth environment

**WHAT YOU'LL GET**:

- **Health & Wellbeing** - Workouts, Run Club, Nature Trail, Wellness Allowances, Gym Memberships, On-Site Gym (Coming Soon), Golf Memberships & Mental Health Support
- **29 Days Annual Leave (Including Bank Holidays)** - Increases with Length of Service
- Flexible Working Hours
- **Social Events** - Busy Schedule of Parties, Sports Tournaments, Charity Events & Lots More
- Table Tennis, Pool Tables & Sports Equipment in the Office
- **Additional Benefits Available** - Help to Buy Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discounted Travel Schemes & Lots More
- Product Discount on Net World Sports & Affiliate Partner Products
- **Subsidised On-Site Bistro** - Serving Freshly Prepared Food Every Day for Breakfast & Lunch
- **Employee Recognition** - Bonus & Commission Schemes and Performance, Length of Service & Life Event Rewards
- **Employee Support** - Saving Schemes, Legal & Financial Advice, Parental Guidance

**OUR VALUES**:

- **Go above and beyond**: Get stuck in and show your passion
- **Ideas over hierarchy**: If you have an idea, speak up It doesn’t matter what role you’re in, we want everyone to shout about ways the business can develop and improve.
- **Be bold, move fast**: We value speed; we make fast decisions, trust our guts and get things done as efficiently as possible.
- **Keep it simple**: Don’t over-complicate it
- **Results driven**: We embrace results that drive positive change, even if it means occasional failure. Mistakes are valuable as long as we learn from them and avoid repeating them.
- **Growth**: We’re a fast-growing business and we want our staff to grow with us.

**CONTACT**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free fitness classes
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount

Work Location: In person