Accounts Payable Officer
United Kingdom - Milton Keynes / United Kingdom - London
Fanatics Collectibles – Topps International /
Salaried /
On-site
Company Overview
Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. The company ignites the passions of global sports fans and maximizes the presence and reach for hundreds of sports partners globally by offering innovative products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans, a global partner network with over 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, teams, players associations, athletes, celebrities, colleges, and college conferences, and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail business stores.
As a market leader with more than 18,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives.
The Accounts Payable department is responsible for the maintenance of the Purchase Ledger, accurately recording the Company’s invoices, the timely processing of payments regular review of purchase orders and the reconciliation of trip accounts. The Accounts Payable Officer will liaise extensively with a wide range of staff across the company, customers and suppliers, whilst being a key member of the overall Finance team.
Attention to detail, ability to work to tight deadlines and strong excel skills are essential. Willingness to learn and develop new skills is required. Key systems used within the role are Dynamics Navision, training will be provided.
Responsibilities:
- Coding and processing supplier purchase invoices
- Monitoring and investigating unmatched purchase orders
- Reviewing purchase ledger accounts and reconciling with supplier statements
- Preparing payments reports and processing weekly BACS runs
- Periodic review and reconciliation of the trip accounts
- Managing Purchase Ledger enquiries by phone and email
- Occasional preparation and input of monthly ad-hoc journals
- Assisting with employee expense claims
- Provide support to the Finance team with ad-hoc reporting and expense analysis as required
- Assist in the preparation of month-end and year-end accounts
- Ensure accurate data and record keeping for audit compliance
- Undertake appropriate personal development to maintain and improve skills, knowledge and awareness
- Other ad-hoc projects as required
Key Skills:
- At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role
- Very good excel skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
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Tryouts are open at Fanatics! Our team is passionate, talented, unified, and charged with creating the fan experience of tomorrow. The ball is in your court now.
Fanatics is committed to responsible planning and purchasing (RPP) practices, working with its business partners across its global and multi-layered supply chain, to ensure that planning, sourcing, and purchasing decisions, along with other supporting processes, do not impede or conflict with the fulfillment of Fanatics’ fair labor practices.
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