Job Description

Assistant Accountant - Levy Merchandising

Salary: 27,000 - 32,000, plus benefits


Hours per week: 37.5 - open to part-time and job share. We will discuss what is important to you and balancing this with business requirements during the recruitment process


Location: Manchester city centre - hybrid working between office and home. Check out our Manchester office - Fourways | Manchester (fourwaysmcr.co.uk)


We're looking for a commercially minded and proactive finance professional to join our growing team. Reporting directly to our Chief Financial & Growth Officer, this role will support a range of accounting functions, including the monthly management accounts cycle, journal entries, reconciliations and financial reporting. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a fast-paced business where your contributions will make a real impact. If you're looking to develop your career in finance, you'll get hands-on exposure to a range of operational finance tasks and study support can be provided towards a recognised qualification.

What you'll do:

Assist in the timely and accurate management of the month-end close process and accounts, including supporting month end tasks such as journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments

Support the budgeting and forecasting processes

Analyse financial data, investigate anomalies and report findings

Process and reconcile purchase invoices

Maintain the purchase ledger and sales ledger, ensuring timely and accurate data entry

Support sales invoicing and credit control

Contribute to financial reporting and internal controls

Reconcile supplier statements and liaise with suppliers to resolve queries

Assist with VAT returns and audits

Contribute to inventory costing calculations, and ensure accuracy of shipping and stock invoice postings and documentation

Play a role in supporting strong business partnering with operational teams, offering clear financial insight and constructive challenge to drive performance improvements

Contribute to ad-hoc business projects, as required

Who you are:

Experience working in a finance or accounting support role


Good understanding of financial concepts and accounting principles


Minimum AAT Level 3 or similar level of qualification, or qualified by experience


May be working towards, or interested in working towards, a higher qualification such as CIMA


Strong attention to detail and accuracy


Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively


Strong analytical skills, including budgeting, forecasting and financial planning expertise


High level of proficiency in financial systems, Excel and reporting tools


Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, evolving environment


Proactive approach to problem solving and process improvement


Strong communication and interpersonal skills


Excellent administrative skills and highly organised


Ability to work independently and work on own initiative


Willingness to support wider business projects and initiatives

Why Levy Merchandising?

Levy Merchandising is the merchandising arm of Levy UK & Ireland. Levy UK & Ireland are a market leader in the world of sports and entertainment experiences, boasting some of the biggest and best stadiums and leisure locations in Europe as its venue partners. These include Ajax's Johan Cruyff Arena, the All-England Lawn Tennis Club, The O2 Arena, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and the National Theatre to name just a few. Levy is part of FTSE 100 company and global leader in food services, Compass Group PLC.



At Levy Merchandising, we design and manufacture a wide range of product direct from source. From technical products, fit for the highest level of performance, through to non-technical fanwear, we produce apparel at all levels of the product pyramid. We also source a comprehensive range of non-clothing products to complete the full range of categories available across the sales channels.



We're proud to do things differently. We have an innovative commercial model which puts our partners first and makes decision making a joint responsibility. Building long lasting, sustainable relationships is central to our ethos and we want our partners to feel like they retain independence and control on key strategic direction whilst being able to leverage the benefit, scale, and expertise of our central teams across Buying, Licensing, E-Commerce, and Retail Operations.



We're also committed to supporting the local communities where our factories are based. We work with charities and local outreach programmes to have a positive impact in the cities and towns where we do business.



You'll also get a package that includes:



competitive salary 31 days holiday including bank holidays (pro rata, rising with service) pension scheme colleague health cash plan life assurance cover of 4 x annual salary employee assistance programme - 24/7 confidential access to expert services including counselling, wellbeing, and independent legal and financial advice discounts on Levy Merchandising products and services enhanced family leave and pay welcoming company culture and opportunities to develop as our business grows opportunities to be a part of and involved in our colleague networks

Building an inclusive work environment

We're actively building diverse teams, and we welcome applications from everyone. We take pride in fostering a workplace culture that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. We believe that our differences are our greatest strength, and we are committed to creating an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered.