Management Accountant - Team Sports

Wasserman Media; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sports and entertainment is seeking a qualified accountant to support financial reporting and month-end processes. The role involves managing athlete relations, invoicing, and ensuring compliance with audit and tax regulations. Candidates should possess strong financial skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience in management accounting, preferably in sports or entertainment sectors.
• Strong skills in financial reporting and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Complete month-end close and reconciliation processes.
• Manage athlete Master files and relationships.
• Prepare future billing schedules and manage payment runs.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Variance Analysis

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Workday

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music, entertainment, and culture, serving talent, brands, and properties globally. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 28 countries and over 69 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris, and Sydney. For more information, visit www.teamwass.com.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Complete month-end close and reconciliation processes (P&L and balance sheet) and review specific financial balances within the consolidated accounts.
• Support the Finance Manager and Talent team to deliver accurate month-end reporting, including revenue and billing schedules, departmental P&Ls, and cost summaries.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and post payroll, accrual, and re-class journals.
• Contribute to monthly management packs with financial insights, variance analysis, and commentary.
• Support annual budgeting and monthly reforecast cycles for six Team Sports divisions with accurate and up-to-date information.
• Maintain and enhance financial controls, escalating issues as needed.

Athlete Liaison & Master Files

• Communicate athlete remittances and manage ongoing relationships, addressing queries related to payments, commissions, taxes, invoicing, and support requests.
• Manage athlete Master files, ensuring accurate recording of contracts, sponsorships, bonuses, appearance fees, and invoicing timelines.

Invoicing, Accounts Payable & Payment Processing

• Prepare future billing schedules, onboard customers, support collections, and communicate outstanding debts.
• Manage weekly payment runs, including invoice approval, supplier onboarding, bank validation, and payment tracking.
• Liaise with the Shared Service Centre for invoice processing.
• Review and approve employee expenses, ensuring proper coding and allocation.

Audit & Tax Compliance

• Manage external audits, liaise with auditors, respond to queries, and support the preparation of annual accounts.
• Submit quarterly VAT returns, ensure deadlines are met, and coordinate with tax accountants for compliance activities.

Stakeholder Support & Ad Hoc Tasks

• Handle ad hoc requests from stakeholders and management.
• Assist the Finance Manager and Director in achieving operational goals.
• Participate in review meetings and finance projects as needed.

Key Skills & Experience

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent); study support available.
• Experience in management accounting, preferably in sports, events, or entertainment sectors.
• Strong skills in financial reporting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail and multitasking ability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle).
• Self-starter with ownership mindset, proactive in addressing inquiries, and diligent in task completion.
• Effective communication skills for liaising with stakeholders.

Wasserman is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.