Financial Accountant

Venture Recruitment Partners; Havant; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Professional in Havant. This role involves managing financial operations for a prominent international sports organization. Candidates should be part or fully qualified in ACCA/ACA/CIMA with experience in financial and management accounting. Key tasks include preparing month-end journals, managing reconciliations, and sales invoicing. The position offers 25 days annual leave, private medical insurance, and a company pension scheme. Join a team that values precision and collaboration.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a Financial Accountant or Management Accountant role.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel; knowledge of Sage 200 or Xero is a plus.
• Experience with month-end accounting and VAT returns.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage intercompany reconciliations and daily bank operations.
• Oversee sales invoicing and purchase ledger management.

Skills

Financial accounting experience

Management accounting experience

Intercompany reconciliations

Sales invoicing proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Part or fully qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA

Tools

Excel

Sage 200

Xero

Job description

Finance Opportunity in Elite International Sport - Join a Team That's Built to Win

Are you looking to take the next step in your finance career within a high-performance, fast-moving environment? We're seeking a skilled and motivated Finance Professional to join a leading international sports organisation competing at the highest level. This is an opportunity to be part of a close-knit, world‑class team where precision, teamwork, and reliability underpin everything we do.

The Role

You’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of financial operations. This is a hands‑on position offering variety and scope to grow as the organisation enters an exciting new phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of month‑end journals and balance sheet reconciliations
• Intercompany reconciliations and daily bank management
• Sales invoicing and oversight of the purchase ledger
• Review of aged debtors and creditors
• Preparation of VAT returns and support during the year‑end audit
• Assisting with key administrative processes including team logistics and reporting

This is a fast‑paced environment where accuracy, communication, and teamwork are essential.

About you

• Part or fully qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA
• Experience in a Financial Accountant or Management Accountant role
• Experience with Sales invoicing, intercompany reconciliations, bank payments/receipts and month‑end accounting
• Strong IT skills (Excel essential; experience with Sage 200 or Xero an advantage)
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

What's on Offer

• Based on site in Portsmouth
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Why Join the team

This is a unique opportunity to bring your financial expertise into a professional sports environment that values collaboration, precision, and excellence. You'll be part of a team that operates at the highest standards and works together to achieve outstanding results.

If you're ready for a role that combines challenge, responsibility, and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help drive world‑class performance behind the scenes:

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Chilworth Partnership / Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010.