Finance Analyst

UK Sport; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent sports organization in the UK seeks a finance professional to support year-end accounts preparation and compliance reporting, assist in financial planning, and maintain asset registers. The role involves collaboration across departments and is essential for enhancing finance efficiency. Ideal candidates will possess relevant skills in financial analysis and reporting. The position offers an inclusive workplace committed to diversity and community transformation.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the preparation of year-end accounts using Caseware software.
• Contributing to quarterly VAT and Withholding Tax returns.
• Support in producing budgets and monthly rolling forecasts.
• Maintaining the fixed asset register and processing payroll journals.
• Assisting with facility funding initiatives and club loan collections.

Job description

About The Role

Our vision is 'Tennis Opened Up', and our mission is to transform communities through tennis, focusing on three areas - making tennis welcoming, enjoyable and inspiring to everyone.

Responsibilities

This position offers exposure to multiple areas, including:

• Year‑End Reporting: Supporting the preparation of year‑end accounts using Caseware software, culminating in the production of LTA's finance and governance reports.
• Tax and Compliance: Contributing to quarterly VAT and Withholding Tax returns, along with other HMRC and ONS reporting requirements.
• Financial Planning: Contribution to month‑end activities, including support in producing budgets and monthly rolling forecasts for key business areas (e.g. Payroll & HR).
• Asset and Payroll Management: Maintaining the fixed asset register, processing and consolidating payroll journals across the whole business, and contributing to month‑end close activities and reconciliations.
• Funding and Collections Support: Assisting with LTA's facility funding initiatives and supporting the collection of club and coach loans.

Cross‑Functional collaboration will be necessary by providing financial support to various operational and support areas within the organisation.

The position will have a key role in the continuous development of the Finance function itself, including maintenance, management and improvements to relevant files, processes, and systems in order to improve efficiency and accuracy.

You will report to one of the two Finance Managers within the Group Finance team of eight, under the leadership of the Head of Group Finance.

Interview Timelines

Please note, the application window for this role closes at midnight on Sunday 7th December. We reserve the right to close the job advert early or extend the advert depending on the volume of applications we receive.

First stage interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams on Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th December.

Final stage interviews will take place in‑person at the National Tennis Centre on Friday 19th December.

Our Support to You

When applying for our roles, you will be asked as part of our application process if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process. Adjustments could include extra time for assessments, interview questions in advance, alternative formats for materials or wheelchair access. Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used to make sure you have the best possible experience with us.

Life at the LTA

The LTA, through its vision 'Tennis Opened Up', is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues feel included and a strong sense of belonging. We particularly welcome applications from people from ethnically diverse communities, deaf and disabled people, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with lived experience of the UK's many and varied communities.

Read some of our colleague testimonials below and find out more here

"As a new mum, I've appreciated the LTA's newly enhanced benefits, which have supported me during maternity leave and in my return to work. In total, I have been with the LTA for four years and love the diversity of my role."

"Everyone's respected in terms of the culture, ethnicity, and the background, so you don't feel inequal in any capacity. I remember how supportive my team had been during Ramadan, being fully understanding of its requirements and flexible with my work schedule."

"As a new starter at the LTA, my experience has been overwhelmingly positive. Being a tennis fan, I was excited to join the organisation, and from day one, I've been impressed by everyone's dedication to our mission of 'Tennis Opened Up', as well as promoting diversity, inclusion, and sustainability."