Accounts Assistant with Payroll

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    St Albans
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Support
  • Industry

    Travel, Hospitality, Leisure & Tourism
  • Pay

    £28,000 - £32,000

Accounts Assistant with Payroll

Your new role

  • To process, approve, and reconcile credit card transactions within assigned limits.

  • To upload transactions into SAP and ensure accurate coding.

  • To monitor and maintain credit limits and approvals.

  • Process prepayments and ensure they are allocated correctly.

  • Track and reconcile post-matchday costs, including hospitality and catering expenses.

  • Work closely with event operations teams to ensure accurate financial records.

  • Perform bank reconciliations to ensure cash flow accuracy.

  • Reconcile month-end journals for match-day related costs.

  • To champion Watford Welcomes values and contribute to all Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) activities.

  • To be responsible for your own behaviour and act in a manner that avoids and discourages any form of discrimination or harassment; to comply with WFC’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

  • Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults across the business, ensuring that club policies, procedures and practices with regard to safeguarding are followed at all times.

  • Ad-hoc duties are required to meet the needs of the business.

What you'll need to succeed

Essential:

  • Experience in Accounts Receivable or Finance

  • Proficiency in SAP or similar accounting package and Microsoft Excel

  • Experience with credit card processing, reconciliations, and prepayments

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines

  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

  • Understanding of the Club's commitment to ED&I & Safeguarding

  • The necessary Disclosure and Barring Service check will apply to this post.

Desirable:

  • Experience in the sports, hospitality, or events industry

  • Knowledge of financial controls and bank reconciliation processes

  • Familiarity with financial compliance and reporting standards

  • Full UK driving licence or ability to travel to various locations due to the demands of the role

What you'll get in return

  • Discounts and offers for season tickets

  • On-site Parking

  • Pension Scheme

  • Life Insurance

  • Generous Holiday Allowance

  • Career Development Opportunities

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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