Financial Accountant

Warwickshire County Cricket Club; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent cricket organization in Birmingham is seeking a Financial Accountant to cover a 12-month maternity leave. You will support the finance function by producing management accounts and maintaining high-quality financial records. This role is ideal for a part-qualified accountant eager to broaden their experience in a fast-paced environment. Key qualifications include strong month-end experience and proficiency with financial systems. Join us and immerse yourself in the exciting world of cricket while enjoying a range of exciting benefits.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Enhanced pension contributions

Private healthcare

Christmas shut down

Wellness week

Qualifications

• Experience as a part-qualified accountant is essential.
• Proficiency in month-end processes is necessary.
• Ability to support management accounts is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Produce management accounts and support audits.
• Maintain financial records to a high standard.
• Handle reconciliations and operational finance.

Skills

Part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Strong month-end experience including journals and reconciliations

Confident producing or supporting management accounts

Strong Excel and financial systems capability

Job description

Make an impact at the heart of cricket finance!

We’re looking for a Financial Accountant to join us on a 12-month maternity cover contract, supporting the Warwickshire Cricket Foundation and wider group with accurate reporting, strong financial controls and high-quality month-end delivery. This role plays a key part in producing management accounts, supporting audits and ensuring our financial records are maintained to a high standard.

Working closely with the Finance Manager, you’ll gain exposure across the whole finance function; management accounts, statutory accounts, audits, reconciliations and operational finance. It’s an ideal opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to broaden their experience in a supportive and fast-paced environment.

If you have experience in the following, we’d love to hear from you:

• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
• Strong month-end experience including journals and reconciliations
• Confident producing or supporting management accounts
• Strong Excel and financial systems capability

For further information about the role, including detailed responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the Job Description available here.

Our Values

• Passion: Genuine passion for what we do
• Respect: Our history and who we are
• Innovation: We’re not afraid to be different
• Diversity: In our people and thinking
• Excellence: We want to be the best

Why Join Us

Joining us means becoming part of a dedicated cricket community where enthusiasm, teamwork, and a shared drive for success are at the core of what we do.

We offer more than just a career; we offer an experience:

• Engaging Environment: Immerse yourself in the exciting world of cricket, surrounded by individuals who are dedicated to the sport.
• Cutting-Edge Facilities: Work at Edgbaston Stadium, a world-class facility that hosts some of the most thrilling cricket and live events.
• Exciting Benefits: Enjoy perks like free on-site parking, enhanced pension contributions, private healthcare, Christmas shut down, wellness week, and more!
• Career Development: Grow your career with development opportunities and the chance to make your mark in the cricket industry.
• Team Spirit: Join a team that celebrates success, supports one another, and makes a real impact.