Assistant Accountant

STATSports; Newry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant Accountant at STATSports will work closely with the Management Accountant and Financial Controller to ensure accurate, timely and informative monthly reporting for STATSports Group Limited and its subsidiaries. There will also be a key focus on assisting with revenue recognition and supporting the Accounts Receivable team.

Study support will be provided towards a professional accountancy qualification.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant studying towards a professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Demonstrated experience applying technical accounting knowledge to transactions (e.g., revenue recognition).
• Attention to detail with ability to meet reporting deadlines.
• Ability to explain finance data to non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts with balance sheet reconciliations.
• Conduct monthly P&L reviews and variance analysis.
• Support month-end close process and reporting deadlines.
• Assist Accounts Receivable activities.
• Post and review revenue contracts accurately.
• Support statutory audit preparations with schedules and documentation.
• Assist ad hoc projects and improve finance processes.
• Answer general accounting queries within the finance team.

Education

Part-qualified accountant pursuing ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Excel

Power Query

Power BI

Navision

Job description

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Desired Start Date: November

Location: Newry, Northern Ireland

About STATSports:

Want to play your part in shaping the future of sport? At STATSports, you'll join a team trusted by the world’s biggest athletes and organisations. Our technology powers performance on the biggest stages and drives the next generation of athletes.

From our beginnings in 2007 to becoming the global leader in GPS player tracking, innovation has always driven us forward, and our people make it possible.

We work hard, we celebrate success, and together we're creating something special. The next breakthrough in sport could have your name on it.

The opportunity:

The Assistant Accountant will work closely with the Management Accountant and Financial Controller to ensure accurate, timely and informative monthly reporting for STATSports Group Limited and its subsidiaries. There will also be a key focus on assisting with revenue recognition and supporting the Accounts Receivable team. Study support will be provided towards a professional accountancy qualification.

What you'll be doing:

• Help to prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including:
  • Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
  • Monthly P&L reviews and variance analysis
  • Support the month-end close process, ensuring financial information is accurate and completed within reporting deadlines
• Support Accounts Receivable activities
• Accurate posting and review of revenue contracts
• Statutory audit preparation of schedules and supporting documentation required by auditors
• Support ad hoc projects and help to improve finance processes
• Support function for general accounting queries with the finance team

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications, or requirements associated with the job.

What we’re looking for:

• Part-qualified accountant studying towards a professional qualification, e.g. ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Proficient in the use of MS Office, especially Excel
• Demonstrate experience of applying technical accounting knowledge to transactions (e.g. revenue recognition criteria)
• Attention to detail and the ability to work with other team members to meet necessary reporting deadlines
• Can explain finance data to non-finance stakeholders

Nice to have (but not essential):

• Experience with ERP Accounts Packages, ideally in Microsoft Navision
• Experience with cost accounting
• Experience with group accounts and consolidations
• Experience with Power Query and Power BI
• Good problem-solving skills and general accountancy acumen

What’s in it for you:

• A key role in delivering high-quality software used in elite sport
• The opportunity to influence quality practices and test strategy across products
• Exposure to a broad technology stack across web, mobile, and desktop platforms
• Collaboration with experienced engineers, product owners, and stakeholders
• A team culture that values learning, ownership, and shared success
• The chance to see your work support athletes and teams at the very top of their game

Equal opportunity employer:

STATSports is an equal opportunity employer. STATSports welcomes applications from women and underrepresented groups.

No one wins unless everyone wins!

We believe that diverse teams have the greatest impact, so we really care about creating a diverse and inclusive environment. At STATSports, no one wins unless everyone wins, and we're focused on creating a team where everyone feels they belong. We welcome people from all backgrounds, with different perspectives, ideas and experiences to work with us. If you do, you'll be joining an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to share their opinion, showcase their skills, develop their career and be part of a caring and inclusive team.

Why STATSports?

We're still a small business that happens to be the world leader in our field; that means you can be a part of something big.

Working at STATSports, you'll have a real impact and see directly how the day-to-day work you do makes a difference in sport at the elite level. You'll collaborate with a world-class team and be given the freedom to innovate, create and deliver at the highest level.