Accounts Payable Administrator at Chelsea Football Club

The Role

We’re seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Administrator to support the smooth, accurate, and efficient running of our Accounts Payable function. Working closely with the AP Manager, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining high-quality financial data, ensuring timely payments, and delivering a professional service to both internal teams and external suppliers.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced finance environment and wants to develop their career within a well-organised and collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the central AP mailbox, ensuring invoices and queries are reviewed, prioritised, and resolved promptly.
• Set up and maintain supplier records, including bank details, tax information, and verification checks to ensure compliance and prevent fraud.
• Support staff expense system setup, ensuring correct coding, approval workflows, and policy alignment.
•        Assist with invoice processing, matching, coding, and approval workflows.
• Support weekly and monthly payment runs, ensuring suppliers and employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Help resolve invoice and expense discrepancies by liaising with suppliers and internal departments.
• Support month-end activities, reconciliations, and reporting tasks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the AP function.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in an Accounts Payable or finance administration role.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Office tools.

In return: (Benefits)

• 25 days annual leave (+ Bank Holidays) After three years’ service, AL days increase to 28.
• Pension Contribution (5%)
• Life Assurance (4 x base salary)
• Private healthcare through Vitality
• C2W (Cycle to Work scheme)
• Chelsea Ticket Membership Program – enables employees to purchase tickets for home games 49 days prior to the match
• Free staff lunches at Stamford Bridge (Mon-Fri)
• Discount on club and club-affiliated products (Megastore, Nike 25% discount, Stadium Tours, onsite bar/restaurant etc)
• Employee Assistance Program, Mental Health first aiders and a strong well-being community