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Assistant Financial Accountant

United Kingdom, Sunderland · Job Posted July 04, 2026
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We are the guardians of our club’s financial health, ensuring that every penny is accounted for and strategically invested to support our mission. Our team is made up of dedicated professionals who thrive on accuracy, transparency, and insightful financial planning. Our commitment to collaboration extends beyond numbers; we partner with other teams to ensure financial sustainability while enhancing member experiences. SAFC is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Assistant Financial Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting various accounting functions to ensure accuracy and timeliness across our financial processes.

Job Responsibility

  • Completing monthly bank reconciliations, including currency accounts
  • ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded while resolving discrepancies
  • supporting preparation of management accounts
  • assisting with month-end duties: processing Prepayments, Accruals, Deferred Income, and Accrued Income
  • producing and reconciling daily and monthly Ticketing reports
  • preparing and posting journal entries
  • collaborating with Payroll Department for ad hoc analysis related to monthly salary deductions and annual P11D reports
  • managing debtor reports, following up on late payments, ensuring timely collections
  • processing and recording all player-related bank payments (Transfer and Agent fees) in compliance with regulatory bodies
  • conducting monthly currency revaluations
  • managing player on-loan invoicing
  • performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations
  • maintaining Fixed Asset Register
  • conducting initial reviews of monthly accounts to identify and process adjustments
  • supporting ad hoc financial analysis and reporting

Requirements

  • Comprehensive experience in managing the full month-end process
  • ability to independently prepare, review, and reconcile accounts
  • strong prioritisation skills to meet strict deadlines
  • attention to detail and high level of accuracy
  • proficiency with accounting software, preferably Sage 200
  • experience with ticketing systems such as SeatGeek would be advantageous
  • previous experience in an accounting or finance role
  • proven track record of handling month-end duties
  • AAT Level 3 qualification or equivalent desirable
  • self-motivated, adaptable, resilient, proactive approach
  • must be able to obtain a Basic DBS through SAFC

Nice to have

  • Experience with ticketing systems such as SeatGeek
  • AAT Level 3 qualification or equivalent

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