Overview and what we offer
- Hours - 37.5 Hours Per Week
- Location - Manchester
- Refer a friend for £600 bonus which is unlimited!
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Day off for your birthday
- Staff Awards
- Hotel and airline discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Destination Sport Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees
Who we are and what we do
Destination Sport is a global leader in sports travel, trusted by 150+ sporting organisations worldwide. We deliver a range of specialist services via our portfolio of market-leading brands, including elite travel management, fan experiences, mass participation experiences and youth tours. We’re a multi-award-winning business with a global team of 400+ staff positioned across four continents, who handle over 100,000 journeys each year at over 2,800 sporting events.
Role Purpose
As a Finance Operations Assistant , you will support the smooth operation of the Accounts Payable function by processing supplier invoices and payments accurately and on time, maintaining supplier records, resolving account queries, and building positive supplier relationships. You will play a key role in ensuring strong financial controls, compliance with company policies, and effective working capital management while supporting different areas of the business as required.
Operational
- Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and payments accurately and within agreed timescales.
- Maintain supplier records and reconcile supplier statements.
- Resolve supplier queries, payment issues, and invoice discrepancies.
- Process employee expense claims in line with company policy.
- Support month-end activities, reporting, audits, and financial controls.
- Work closely with operational teams to resolve purchasing and invoice-related issues.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase automation.
Skills and Experience
- Previous experience in an Accounts Payable, Finance Assistant, or similar finance role.
- Strong understanding of supplier ledger management, invoice processing, and purchase-to-pay processes.
- Experience processing high volumes of supplier invoices and payments.
- Proven ability to reconcile supplier statements and resolve account queries efficiently.
- Good understanding of financial controls, compliance requirements, and VAT regulations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Experience using ERP/finance systems such as Unit4, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, or Sage.
- Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and data integrity.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
- Effective communication and relationship-building skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and across multiple business functions.
- Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive approach to identifying process improvements and efficiencies.
