Finance Intern - 12 Month FTC
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WHO WE ARE...
SPORTFIVE is a global sports marketing agency that utilises the unique emotional power of sport to create and enable pioneering partnerships. We strategically and creatively connect brands, rights-holders, media platforms and fans across a multitude of sports.
Whether it’s supporting top Premier League football clubs to secure their next front of shirt sponsor, curating deals for brands to showcase their advertising during games televised to millions across the world, or representing the best talent in our industry, connecting sport to incredible brands and partners is at the heart of what we do.
We have recently been voted the “No.1 most attractive sports marketing agency” to work for for the third year running by iWorkinSport, as well as being announced winners of the ‘Global Agency’ category at the 2025 Leaders Sports Awards for the second-year running. We’re incredibly proud of these achievements, our culture and the people that help to nurture it. If you want to help shape the future of the sports industry, then we want to hear from you.
Want to find out more? Check out our LinkedIn and Instagram pages for an insight into what we do and what its like to work here.
YOUR INTERNSHIP...
We are looking for a motivated and detail-driven individual to join our UK Finance team as our next Finance Intern. Joining us for a period of 6 months, you will be a current student or recent graduate looking to gain hands-on experience within a fast-paced finance function inside a leading global sports marketing agency.
Working within our Finance team, you will support day-to-day transactional processes and gain exposure across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cash management and financial controls. This placement will equip you with core technical skills and insight into how finance operates within a dynamic commercial organisation.
You'll be getting involved in a range of activities, including;
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Assisting with Accounts Payable (AP) processes, including purchase order reconciliation, invoice entry, coding, and payments.
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Supporting Accounts Receivable (AR) activities, including raising customer invoices and reconciling customer accounts.
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Helping maintain accurate vendor and customer records within finance systems.
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Supporting cash management processes, including reconciliations.
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Ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls and company financial policies.
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Providing support on ad-hoc finance tasks and assisting the wider Finance team where required.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING...
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Currently studying towards, or recently completed, a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline.
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Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
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Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across departments.
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A good level of computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
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Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines within a fast-moving environment.
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A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a proactive approach to problem solving.
Don’t fit all the criteria? Don’t worry! We understand that you may have limited work experience and this advert gives you a flavour of what you can expect in the role, but you don’t have to tick every box. We put a lot of focus on the importance of developing our people, so if you think you’d be a great fit for us then hit apply.
WHAT YOU’LL GET FROM US...
As well as the opportunity to join an organisation that invests in development and rewards its people, provides an enjoyable working environment, and offers genuine responsibility and scope to shape a role and add real value, you’ll also get...
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25 days annual leave + an additional gifted day over the Christmas period
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Full Vitality health cover including dental, optical and mental health support
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Enhanced family leave entitlements
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Salary sacrifice pension scheme
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Cycle to work scheme
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A day off for moving house or getting married
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Regular social events such as summer and Christmas parties
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Life assurance at x4 annual salary
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Employee Assistance Programme
YOUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS...
Step 1: Apply by submitting your CV and Cover Letter via the SPORTFIVE Careers Page which you can access by clicking here. You must apply by Friday 2nd January.
Step 2: If we like the look of your CV and Cover Letter, we will invite you to complete a short Video Interview so that we can learn more about you and your motivations for applying for the position.
Step 3: For the final stage of the process, you will be invited to attend an interview at our office in Altrincham
If you are unsuccessful at the initial application stage, we will let you know by email.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...
We want every candidate to have the chance to perform at their best. If you would benefit from any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let your HR contact know, or reach out confidentially at ukhr@sportfive.com so we can support you.
SPORTFIVE are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We believe that different perspectives and experiences are the key to success. Our goal is to create an authentic and attractive work environment where everyone feels valued, with a sense of belonging, and encouraged to shape the future of the sports industry.