At St Andrews Links, the Home of Golf, we are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant (Purchase Ledger & Retail Stock) to join our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the smooth and efficient operation of a busy finance function while supporting one of the world's most iconic sporting destinations.
As Finance Assistant, you will play an important role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of both purchase ledger and retail stock processes. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation and external suppliers, you will support the full retail stock procurement cycle, helping to ensure stock purchases are recorded accurately, transactions are processed efficiently and financial information is maintained to the highest standard.
A key aspect of the role will involve reconciling retail stock systems with the finance ledger, investigating and resolving discrepancies, and maintaining accurate stock records. You will also be responsible for processing financial transactions, supporting supplier account administration and providing wider administrative assistance to the Finance team. Through your work, you will help ensure timely reporting, effective financial controls and the smooth day-to-day management of retail stock finances.
The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and a methodical approach to managing financial information. You will be comfortable working with financial systems and data, confident in handling multiple tasks and committed to delivering accurate work within agreed timescales. Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and suppliers are also essential.
We are looking for an individual who takes pride in maintaining high standards, enjoys working collaboratively and is motivated by supporting a professional and customer-focused organisation. In return, you will have the opportunity to develop your finance knowledge and experience while contributing to the continued success of St Andrews Links.
If you are an organised and enthusiastic finance professional with a passion for accuracy and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you. Join us and play your part in supporting the financial operations of the Home of Golf.
St Andrews, separating the farmland and the dunes of the beach, was ideal for golf and, in 1552, Archbishop Hamilton issued a Charter formally recognising the right of the people of St Andrews to use the Links for golf.
Over centuries a recognised routing with set holes took shape and by 1764 18 holes were established, becoming the standard bearer for the game wherever it is played.
Over the next 250 years St Andrews Links would be transformed, undertaking a dramatic transformation of the golfing landscape with six further golf courses, three clubhouses, a state-of-the-art Golf Academy and five official stores, all making it the most renowned golf complex in the world.
If you love golf then there is no better place to work, however that isn’t essential to be a success here. As a custodian of the Links, we don’t need you to be a golfer, we simply need you to be brilliant at what you do and appreciate the game.
St Andrews Links, Pilmour House, St Andrews, KY16 9SF
