Accounts Assistant

About us:

Arena Racing Company does so much more than lead the UK’s largest horse racing group. We have 21 racing venues showcasing horse racing, greyhound racing, golf courses, hotels and events. In short, leisure, entertainment, media production and global distribution are at the heart of what we do, making it an exciting and diverse place to work! 

Our success is a team effort which is why we offer great opportunities for growth, development and career progression. After all, it’s our employees that enable us to offer first class service and create an electric atmosphere, all within an industry we love.

Key responsibilities for the role will include

About the role:

The role of the Accounts Assistant is to take ownership of the Accounts Payable function for the Group finance Team. 

The Accounts Assistant will support the Group Finance team by efficiently running the accounts payable function as well as assisting in ad hoc finance tasks.

Key responsibilities for the role will include:

• Running the accounts payable function for the head office entities. Raising purchase invoices, matching invoices received to purchase orders raised and allocating payments against invoices. 
• Prepare payment run files for review by the Assistant Management Accountant. 
• Monthly reconciliation of supplier accounts to supplier statements. 
• Be the key point of contact for all supplier queries.
• Prepare monthly group creditors report for review by the Group Financial Accountant.
• Assist with answering audit queries where required.
• Actively support in improving and finding efficiencies of process and systems.
• Provide support to the Group Financial Accountant and other functions within the wider Group Finance team.

About you:

• 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Studying ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent is beneficial
• Take initiative and the ability to work independently
• Team player with pronounced numerical affinity and accuracy
• Previous experience with ERP systems (Exchequer) an advantage
• Excellent written and verbal communication

At ARC, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences.  We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable adjustments, please let us know; we will ensure that individuals with additional needs are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

We understand the value that diversity brings to our business and we are striving to create a working environment that is inclusive, psychologically and physically safe and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions. We are committed to making a consistent, top-down effort to be role models on what diversity, inclusion and belonging means in society.