England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB)
London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
Posted: 13 May 2022
Link to Apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3075825737/
About the job
** this role is 4 days per week, 2 yr fixed term contract**
PURPOSE
This role will support the operational requirements of our Accounts Payable function. This role is an important and integral part of the Finance team, ensuring that the ECB’s external suppliers are paid promptly and aiding the wider business in all aspects of the purchase request and invoice submission process.
WHO WE ARE
The England and Wales Cricket Board is the national governing body for all cricket in England and Wales, supporting the game at every level – from grassroots to professional.
We believe cricket is a force for good that can have an enduring impact on everyone’s lives and we have an ambitious strategy to inspire a generation to say ‘cricket is a game for me’. It provides great entertainment. It teaches important skills, both physical and social. It can help inclusion and social cohesion, bringing communities together.
The ECB welcomes applications from all backgrounds to ensure we deliver our Inspiring Generations strategy and fulfil our purpose to connect communities and improve lives through cricket.
OUR VALUES
- Stronger As One Team – We are stronger together. We allow for individual strengths and beliefs but head in the same direction. We respect, support and really listen to each other along the way.
- Push New Boundaries – We are bold, brave and curious. We challenge and don’t settle. We forge the future whilst remembering our roots.
- Be The Best In The Game – On & Off The Pitch – We train hard. We strive to be our best to help the team be the best. We celebrate our victories and learn from our let downs.
- Passion For Play – We are here to inspire & be inspired. We are serious about what we do, but don’t take ourselves seriously. We enjoy the journey and have fun.
YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF
- You enjoy work which requires a keen attention to detail.
- You thrive in a busy, challenging environment.
- You enjoy interacting with people in and around the business and developing strong working relationships.
YOU’LL BE DOING
- Processing supplier invoices and purchase requests.
- Performing checks on invoice coding, VAT allocations, etc. and providing Finance sign off for invoice payment.
- Assisting ECB employees with system queries and providing support to end users on how to submit invoices.
- Providing guidance on raising Purchase Order requests.
- Assisting with the day to day maintenance of the Concur Invoice system, including updating supplier records, checking for duplicate invoices and chasing up outstanding invoice approvals.
- Monitoring the Accounts Payable email inbox and answering supplier queries in a timely manner.
- Reviewing supplier statements and proactively contacting suppliers to follow up queries.
- Assisting the AP Manager in setting up and processing supplier payments.
- Assisting the AP Manager in the month-end close process completing creditor reconciliations and aged creditor analysis.
- Contributing to any ad hoc finance and AP projects.
YOU’LL HAVE
- Experience in the Accounts Payable process
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A keen attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience with financial systems, in particular, Concur and NetSuite
- Excellent understanding of prioritising tasks and working to tight deadlines
- Confident to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to multitask in a fast pace environment
YOU’LL RECEIVE
- Competitive salary (pro-rated)
- 25 days’ holiday (pro-rated)
- Private medical insurance
- Non-contributory 8% pension
- Life assurance
- 30% discount on New Balance items
Name of Author: ECB
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is the national governing body for cricket in England and Wales, formed on January 1, 1997. It combines roles from the Test and County Cricket Board, National Cricket Association, and Cricket Council, and integrated the Women’s Cricket Association in 1998. Based at Lord’s Cricket Ground, the ECB oversees all levels of cricket, including national teams for men, women, and various disability categories.
