Skills

Communication Teamwork Leadership Sales Attention to detail Training Accounting Sage

Job Specifications

Company Description

Sports Directory is proud to be part of Frasers Group, and we are passionate about uniting Sports with Education. We recognise that education is more than textbooks and classrooms – it’s about building character, encouraging teamwork and nurturing physical and mental well-being.

Our mission is to support teachers and students alike to achieve their full potential supporting teachers to cultivate an environment where physical education is valued just as highly as academic achievement. Founded in 1993, Sports Directory is the number one supplier of Sports education equipment and are specialists in education.

Job Description

We are looking for a diligent and organised Finance Assistant to support our finance team with a range of accounting and administrative tasks. This role involves handling both accounts payable and receivable duties, assisting with month-end processes, and maintaining accurate financial records to support business operations.

Key Responsibilities

Process invoices for accounts payable and employee expenses accurately and promptly
Manage purchase order requests.
Prepare weekly payment runs for purchase ledger accounts, with submission internal banking systems.
Prepare sales statistics reports in collaboration with other departments to support business analysis
Maintain and update the fixed asset register and post related journal entries
Perform daily bank and credit card account reconciliations and ensure accuracy of cash balances
Reconciliation of intercompany account ledgers
Knowledge of selling to EU.
Assist with month-end reporting activities, including journal postings and account reconciliations
Support VAT preparation and other statutory reporting as required
Maintain accurate financial filing and documentation
Provide general administrative support to other members of the finance team and undertake other ad-hoc duties as needed.

Qualifications

What we are looking for:

Previous experience in a finance or accounts assistant role or a finance (or related) qualification.
Proficiency with accounting software such as Sage 300 or Sage Intacct.
Strong Excel skills, including data entry and basic analysis
Good understanding of accounting principles and financial processes
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with other departments

Additional Information

Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues:

Reward, Recognition and Opportunities

Frasers Champion- Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have thought without limits, owned it or been relevant.

Fearless 1000 – By October 2025, we want our share price to hit £10. If that happens for 30 or more consecutive trading days, all colleagues across the business will receive a bonus! The top 1000 performers in the company will receive unprecedented bonuses, worth from £50,000 to £1million! Senior leaders across the business nominate these performers twice a year for embodying our core values and delivering exceptional performance*.

subject to terms and conditions

Frasers Festival – an event like no other! Our Frasers Festival is our celebration for Head Office and Retail Staff across the UK and Europe – hosting a MEGA brand village, guest speakers from the world's biggest brands, evening entertainment, the ultimate Frasers Fearless Fitness Challenge and much more.

CEO Sessions – Once a quarter we offer 20 employees the opportunity to attend our “CEO Sessions” ran by our CEO and leadership team. Employees have the chance to connect, network and submit questions around specific topics such as our Sports or Luxury business.

Retail Reconnect – In order to build the planets most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product and customers. Each financial year, Head Office employees will gain insights by spending two days in one of our stores or the Warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline, and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.

Employee Welfare

Frasers Fit – Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet! We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free.

Retail Trust – We know that its not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and suppor

About the Company

Sports Directory is the leading supplier of PE and sports equipment to schools and universities. Specialists in the field of education, our goal is to provide everything needed to help young people to thrive in physical education and beyond. With over 30 years' experience, Sports Directory understand the needs of PE departments. Every order comes with honest, efficient, and friendly customer service, demonstrating our commitment to providing a seamless experience. We offer a comprehensive selection of competitively priced, h... Know more