FINANCE ASSISTANT

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THE ROLE

We are seeking a pro-active and detailed orientated Finance Assistant to join our fantastic corporate services team at Invictus Games Birmingham 2027.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Process purchase and sales invoices, ensuring accurate coding and allocation to budgets.

  • Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including supplier communications, payment queries, remittances and debt collection.

  • Assist with supplier onboarding and due diligence checks, including bank account verification.

  • Support the preparation of regular payment runs and raise customer invoices as required.

  • Review and process staff expenses and mileage claims, ensuring compliance with company policies and appropriate approvals.

  • Reconcile bank accounts and prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.

  • Maintain accurate financial data across our finance systems (MOSS, Xero and InBudget) and support the reconciliation of actual expenditure to budgets and cash flow forecasts.

  • Assist with payroll administration, including setting up new starters and preparing payroll information.

  • Support the Finance Manager with month-end and year-end processes, including audit preparation and financial reporting.

  • Provide general administrative support to the wider corporate services team.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

  • Previous experience in a finance, accounts or bookkeeping role.

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

  • A strong aptitude for learning and adapting to new technology and financial systems.

  • Good organisational and communication skills.

  • Experience using finance systems and Microsoft Excel.

  • Experience using Xero accounting software is desirable.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

  • AAT qualified or studying towards an accounting qualification would be advantageous.

This is a full time, fixed term role to 30 September 2027. Part time will also be considered.

The salary for this position is starting from £30K per annum (pro-rata for part time).

This role shall be based at our central Birmingham office and flexible, hybrid working arrangements are available with the Organisation.

While we encourage professional development, due to the operational nature of this role the organisation is unable to provide financial support for studies, study leave, or paid time off to attend professional examinations.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

  • 30 days annual leave per annum plus public holidays (pro-rata for part time)

  • Flexible working arrangements - please do reach out if you wish to discuss any particular requirements here

  • Wellbeing time

HOW TO APPLY

To apply please send a CV and covering letter to recruitment@Invictusgames2027.org Please clearly state in the covering letter how your background, skills and experience meet the criteria set out in the Job Description and Person Specification

  • Closing date: 23 October 2026

(We reserve the right to close the listing early should we receive sufficient number of candidates before the closing date)

  • Interview date: w/c 2 November 2026

If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the ‘Eligibility to Work in the UK’ requirements.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND SAFEGUARDING

Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 is a proud equal opportunities employer and is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Staff to share this commitment. Dependent on the role you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, details of which will be shared with you if applicable. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.

If you do require any additional support or workplace adjustments to support your application, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure you have everything you need.

We will consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the required skills necessary to fulfil the role.

Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 is responsible for ensuring that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, gender, disability, ethnic origin, race, colour, parental or marital status, pregnancy, social or class background, nationality, religious belief, sexual preference or political belief.