Salary: up to £30,000 (pro rata for part time) Dependent on experience
20 hours per week, Permanent
Notts Gymnastics Academy is a large, ambitious and vibrant club committed to providing a first‑class experience to our members, families and wider community. We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our Business Support Team and contribute to the smooth, effective and compliant running of our day‑to‑day financial operations.
This is a fantastic role for someone with strong financial administrative skills who enjoys working as part of a supportive team and wants to make a meaningful contribution to a high‑performing & thriving charitable sports organisation that reaches over 1,500 participants each week.
About the Role
As our Finance Assistant, you will play a vital role in the smooth running of the Academy’s financial operations. You’ll take ownership of day‑to‑day accounting tasks, including managing E‑Banking and accounting systems, completing bank reconciliations, maintaining the cash book and petty cash, updating purchase and sales ledgers, handling credit control, processing invoices and expenses, and raising sales invoices to support efficient weekly financial administration.
You will support core monthly accounting processes by posting nominal journals, completing balance sheet reconciliations, maintaining the fixed asset register, providing admin support for payroll and producing accurate financial reports to aid effective decision‑making. Alongside this, you will assist with internal and external audits, liaise with suppliers, customers and accountants, maintain procedural documentation, respond professionally to finance enquiries, contribute to process improvements, ensure compliance with financial regulations & GDPR, and provide wider admin support as required.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in financial administration
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Excellent organisational, written and verbal communication skills
- Confidence working with people at all levels
- Ability to prioritise, work under pressure and meet deadlines
- A positive, flexible and proactive approach
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
- Finance or accounting qualifications
- Experience with financial or management reporting software
- Understanding of GDPR, safeguarding and best practice standards
- Payroll admin experience
Our Values
We are proud of our Academy culture and expect all colleagues to uphold our core values every day:
- Be Our Best – role‑modelling professionalism and a positive attitude
- Do the Right Thing – acting with integrity and responsibility
- Happy Souls – supporting others and contributing to a welcoming environment
Why Join Us?
You’ll have the freedom to innovate & shape the future of one of the UK’s largest gymnastics programmes. With access to state-of-the-art facilities & a supportive team, you can make a meaningful community impact through the power of sport.
Apply Today
To apply, please submit: your CV & a short covering statement explaining how you meet the criteria for the role. If you have any further questions, please contact [email protected]
Pay: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
