Job Description

Job Overview

Step into a role where accuracy, organisation and people skills make a real difference. As our Accounts & Payroll Executive, you'll sit at the heart of our Finance team - processing payroll, supporting our staff benefits, managing key financial processes and helping us maintain strong financial controls across the Club.

You'll work closely with colleagues across Finance and People & Culture, ensuring our staff are paid correctly and on time, invoices are managed efficiently, and our financial records remain in great shape.

It's a varied role where your attention to detail, professionalism and problem-solving skills will help keep the Club running smoothly.

Duties

Preparation of monthly payroll reporting and payments, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely reporting Handle confidential payroll and personnel information in line with GDPR and internal policies Administer pension schemes for staff and players, ensuring compliance with auto-enrolment and regulatory requirements Manage staff healthcare and medical insurance schemes Working alongside the People & Culture team to develop payroll processes and integration between systems Process supplier invoices and purchase orders Prepare supplier payment runs and ensure accurate, timely payments Periodic reviews of creditor balances to manage cash flows Raise sales invoices and chasing of debtors to ensure debt levels are minimized Prompt resolution of supplier and customer queries Maintain the financial management system and ledger with accurate coding and documentation Intercompany reconciliations and group consolidation Assist with month end processes, including the processing of some journals Support the Finance Manager with producing year-end group statutory accounts Assist annual audit processes for Warwickshire County Cricket Club (WCCC), Warwickshire Cricket Foundation (WCF) and Birmingham Phoenix (BP) Provide finance support on match days and adopt a flexible approach to meet operational needs

Key Competencies

PRIDE Values Alignment

: The ability to integrate Passion, Respect, Innovation, Diversity, and Excellence into day-to-day work, decision-making, and long-term strategies.

Communication Skills

: Strong written and verbal communication with colleagues and external partners.

Problem-Solving

: Takes initiative to resolve issues and improve processes.

Collaboration

: Works effectively within the Finance team and with wider departments.

Accountability

: Takes responsibility for accuracy, deadlines and professional standards.

Adaptability

: Flexible approach to varied tasks, changing priorities and tight deadlines.

Self Motivated

: Shows initiative, a positive attitude and commitment to continuous improvement.

Experience

Experience in payroll processing and payroll administration Experience in accounts payable and/or accounts receivable Education in finance/accounting (desirable)*
Experience in a similar finance role desirable Experience using payroll software (e.g., Sage, IRIS, Xero, BrightPay) (desirable)*

Skills

Strong accuracy and attention to detail Good time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines Proficient in accounting software and financial systems Strong Excel skills and proficiency across Microsoft Office Ability to manage confidential information discreetly Strong reconciliation skills Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes and systems
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay Store discount Work from home
Work Location: In person