business analyst Glasgow, Scotland
Job description
- About us
We are professional, inclusive, collaborative, and our goal is to to harness the power of football to inspire the nation, transform lives and build a united and successful game. Through our Strategy our commitment is to build on the successes of our men’s and women’s national teams, our manifesto to encourage future generations to play freely and safely, whilst showcasing the many ways in which football can improve everyday health, education and wellbeing in Scotland.
Our work environment includes:
- Work-from-home days
- Growth opportunities
- Company perks
We are seeking to appoint a Business Support Administrator, reporting to the Head of Business Support. The job holder will assist the Travel Department in reconciling financial transactions and act as a link with the Finance Department ensuring smooth processing of transactions. The person will also be required to assist with purchase and sales ledger transactions as well as analysis of financial data. In addition, there will be a requirement to assist in general football match and event administration.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience of working in an administrative environment and have good numerical skills.
This is an entry level role for someone who wants to work in the finance, travel or events industry and has an enthusiasm for sport and/or football. We are looking for someone who is positive, enthusiastic, and has a ‘can do’ attitude.
If you think you have the necessary experience, skills and competencies for the role, and you think you can make a difference, please apply below.
In this role, you will be responsible for providing general business and events administration for the organisation with a particular set of responsibilities to the finance and travel departments:
Travel Department
· Ensure invoices received are correct with rates agreed;
· Collate monthly credit card statements with purchase orders;
· Book Car Hire and individual staff travel when required;
· Provide travel related information on a day to day basis.
Finance Department
A variety of finance tasks, including but not limited to:
- Assisting in the distribution and analysis of mail, both by post and electronically.
- Processing purchase invoices and matching with purchase orders where appropriate.
- Scanning of invoices and appropriate supporting information.
- Assisting in the generation of payments.
- Dealing with supplier enquires.
- Supporting with customer credit control and dealing with customer enquiries
- Supporting with financial systems administration
- Analysis of financial data from time to time
· Raising Sales Invoices as and when directed
General Business Support
· Football match and Event administration
· Administrative support to Boards and Committees
· General office duties and other administration tasks as directed by the Head of Business Support
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
· Demonstrable experience in administration
· Good numerical understanding
Ideally also:
· Experience within an office environment
· Familiarity with accounting software
· Experience working in the Travel Industry
Qualifications & Training
· Scottish Highers in mathematics or equivalent
Skills
· Expert in the application of office systems in particular Outlook, Word and Excel
· Good administrative skills
· Good organisational and interpersonal skills
· Good communication skills both verbal and written
Competencies
· Positive and approachable
· Discrete, is able to maintain confidentiality on appropriate company related information ;
· Resilient, is able to work under pressure during busy periods;
· Customer service aware, is conscious of the importance of creating a good customer experience;
· Ability to adapt and be flexible
· A ‘can do’ attitude;
· Accurate, shows good attention to detail;
· Eager to learn and develop
· Professional, possessed high work ethic
Additional Related Requirements
· Satisfactory Disclosure Scotland check
· Flexibility towards working hours.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £19,000.00-£22,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Glasgow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- As users of the disability confident scheme, we are committed to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy. If you wish to be considered under the disability confident scheme, please confirm, indicating what adjustments, if any, we may need to make to assist you at interview.
- The Scottish FA welcomes and recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to promoting equality of opportunity. Under our company policy, we are committed to interview all applicants from an ethnic minority background, who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy.
If you wish to be considered under this scheme, please confirm.
- Please add a separate Covering Letter to your application detailing your motivation and any other information that are relevant to this role.
Please be aware that failure to add this will impact on your application.
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glasgow
Application deadline: 03/08/2023
Reference ID: REC/237
