Job Title: Credit Controller
Salary: Negotiable hourly rate
Contract: 4 to 6 weeks
Start Date: 1st July 2019
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at The Yorkshire County Cricket Club as an Accounts Assistant, working in the Finance Department to cover an enforced sickness absence of at least four weeks.
Organisation:
The Yorkshire County Cricket Club, founded in 1863, is a world-famous cricket club. Yorkshire is England’s most successful cricket club, winning a record 34 County Championships, they have been joint Champions twice and won five One-Day cricket crowns. The Club has also produced more players for England’s national team than any other county in history.
Away from the professional arena, Yorkshire is a hotbed of cricket in the country, with in excess, of 7450 grassroot clubs and schools playing the game every week in the summer. This equates to over 125,000 recreational cricket players.
The Emerald Headingley Stadium is also one of the world’s most renowned international venues. The ground opened in 1890 and will celebrate 129 years of sporting heritage in 2019.
2019 is a very exciting year for both the Club and cricket fans alike, with Emerald Headingley hosting the Fifth Royal London One Day International between England and Pakistan in May, four ICC World Cup fixtures across June and July, and the Third Specsavers Ashes Test Match in August. On top of this, the new Emerald Stand opened in time for the ODI in May. This fantastic new facility boasts stunning views from behind-the-bowler’s arm.
Job Description:
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller and working within a small team, the role involves:
• Ensuring prompt payment of invoices owed to the Club, primarily relating to hospitality sales.
• Account reconciliations ensuring Sales Ledger is up to date and accurate.
• Responding to customer queries.
• Involvement with keeping the Club’s purchase ledger up to date as required.
Required skills and expertise:
• Previous experience of working in a Credit Control role.
• Confident, polite and friendly manner, particularly on the telephone.
• Comfortable working in a busy office environment and with ability to work under their own initiative.
• Ability to start immediately.
Desirable:
• Knowledge of Sage 200 and Microsoft Excel
How to apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter to [email protected]. The closing date for applications is Monday 17th June.
