Financial Accountant

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

Job summary

A leading sports organization in Portsmouth seeks a Finance Professional to join their team. Candidates should be part or fully qualified in ACCA/ACA/CIMA and have relevant financial experience. The role involves month-end preparation, intercompany reconciliations, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. This unique opportunity in sports finance offers a collaborative culture and competitive benefits, including annual leave and private medical insurance.

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, Accounts Assistant or Management Accountant role.
• Experience with sales invoicing, intercompany reconciliations, and month-end processes.
• Strong IT skills with proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Sales invoicing and oversight of the purchase ledger.
• Assisting with key administrative processes.

Skills

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualification

Experience in financial roles

Strong IT skills (Excel)

Excellent communication

Teamwork abilities

Education

Part or fully qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA

Tools

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

Working within a small Finance team, 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 include:

• 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, Accounts Assistant or Management Accountant role
• Experience with Sales invoicing, intercompany reconciliations, bank payments/recs and month end
• 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: (url removed)

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

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