Accounts Assistant

Creative Artists Agency; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ad-hoc access to New Cavendish Street/

Mayfair office presence with hybrid 3x

Job summary

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our fast-paced finance team in London. You will report to the Financial Controller and work alongside the Management Accountant, handling daily transactions, journals, and VAT responsibilities across our European entities.

The role offers a path toward Assistant Accountant and exposure to a dynamic sports agency environment. The position is based in Mayfair with a three-day office presence; ad-hoc access to the New Cavendish

Qualifications

• AAT Level 2 or 3, bookkeeping/accounting qualification, or equivalent experience. Actively studying towards ACCA.
• 1–2 years' experience in a finance or accounts environment, with day-to-day transaction processing.
• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and interest in broader accounting processes.
• Experience preparing VAT returns; exposure to European VAT advantageous.
• Organised, proactive and willing to take ownership of tasks with guidance when needed.
• Experience using an accounting system or ERP software; SAP S/4HANA a plus.
• Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Reporting directly to the Financial Controller and supporting team objectives.
• Work closely with Management Accountant as right-hand support for daily operations.
• Contribute to month-end close and ensure timely processing.
• Handle daily bank postings and keep reconciliations up to date.
• Prepare and post routine journals, including prepayments and accruals.
• Prepare overseas entity trial balances and upload journals into SAP.
• Assist reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and intercompany activity.
• Support VAT returns and monthly VAT review across European entities.
• Assist in day-to-day ledgers and local compliance for European entities.
• Prepare schedules and reconciliations for year-end audit.

Skills

Organised

Proactive

Attention to detail

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

AAT Level 2 or 3, bookkeeping/accounting qualification, or equivalent experience

Actively studying ACCA or recognized qualification

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)

Job description

Job Description OVERVIEW CAA Stellar is a world-leading sports agency and a global leader in football management, managing the careers of hundreds of elite athletes across the UK and internationally. We operate a "total management" model that blends data analytics, contract negotiations, and commercial partnerships to support champions on and off the pitch.

Our small, fast-paced finance team is looking for a handy, high-energy Accounts Assistant who can hit the ground running. The position reports directly to the Financial Controller but works closely alongside the Management Accountant. We need a proactive, self-reliant individual who is happy to crack on with tasks independently, take real ownership of their workload, and comfortably navigate everything from daily transactions to international compliance. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain broad exposure to a varied accounting role, develop their skills and experience across different areas of finance, and progress towards an Assistant Accountant position in the future. This role would be well suited to someone who has some prior experience working within a football club, sports agency, talent management business or similar fast-paced environment, and understands the pace, confidentiality and deadlines that come with the industry. The role is based at our Mayfair office, with an expectation of working in the office three days a week. The team also has access to the New Cavendish Street office, which can be used on an ad-hoc basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reporting directly into the Financial Controller to maintain accurate accounts and support team objectives.
• Working closely alongside the Management Accountant as their right-hand support for day-to-day operations.
• Teaming up with the Management Accountant to get the month-end books closed off on time.
• Taking care of daily bank postings and keeping our bank reconciliations up to date.
• Preparing and posting routine journals, including prepayments, accruals, and lease journals, ready for review.
• Prepping trial balances from our overseas entities and uploading them as journals into SAP.
• Supporting the reconciliation of specific balance sheet accounts, taking ownership of agreed accounts as experience develops.
• Looking after intercompany accounts between us and other CAA entities, tracking down any mismatches.
• Helping pull together data and drafting our quarterly VAT returns, including running a monthly VAT review.
• Supporting the day-to-day management of ledgers and local compliance requirements for our European entities.
• Preparing schedules and appropriate reconciliations, providing general support for the year-end audit.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• AAT Level 2 or 3, bookkeeping/accounting qualification, or equivalent relevant experience. Actively studying towards a recognised qualification e.g. ACCA.
• 1-2 years' experience in a finance or accounts environment, with exposure to day-to-day transaction processing and general accounting tasks.
• A good understanding of basic double-entry bookkeeping and an interest in developing a broader understanding of accounting and financial processes.
• Some experience preparing VAT returns, together with a basic understanding of VAT principles and processes. Experience or exposure to VAT requirements in European countries would be an advantage.
• Organised, proactive and willing to take ownership of tasks while knowing when to seek guidance or support.
• Experience using an accounting system or ERP software.
• Confidence with posting transactions, journals and performing basic reconciliations is desirable.
• SAP S/4HANA experience would be an advantage but is not essential.
• Good Excel skills, with the ability to work confidently with spreadsheets. Experience with VLOOKUPs, and pivot tables would be beneficial.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• A positive, collaborative and can-do attitude, with a willingness to learn and develop within a small finance team.

Creative Artists Agency ("CAA") is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion is valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As part of our zero-tolerance approach to discrimination in any form, you and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or any other legally recognised protected basis under UK law. Please inform CAA's Recruitment Department if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Creative Artists Agency (CAA), is the world's leading full service entertainment, media, and sports agency. We represent many of the most successful professionals working in television, film, music, theatre, video games, sports, and digital content. We also provide a range of strategic and marketing consulting services to corporate clients.