Financial Accountant (Sport)

GMT Recruitment Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic sports business in West London is seeking a Financial Accountant. This role is ideal for a part or newly qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA professional eager to advance their career in finance within the sports industry. Responsibilities include financial reporting, variance analysis, and providing strategic advice. The position offers competitive salary and excellent career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Newly or part qualified ACA, CIMA or ACCA.
• Experience in cash flow forecasting is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management.
• Variance analysis of actual results against forecast.
• Provide strategic financial planning advice.
• Involvement with specific project work and financial commentary.
• Cash flow forecasting.
• Assist with due diligence and acquisition projects.
• Liaise with Accounts Payable for timely payments.

Skills

Technical skills with budgeting and forecasting

Presentation and communication skills

Strong Excel skills

Interest in sport

Education

Part Qualified / Newly Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA

Job description

Overview

Financial Accountant - leading sportbusiness

Part Qualified / Newly Qualifed ACA, ACCA or CIMA

£40,000 - £55,000 (dependent on experience)plus benefits

An exciting opportunity now exists for a part or newly qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA to work as a Financial Accountant in this dynamic sports business in West London. The position is ideal for somebody looking to develop their finance career within the sports industry. This particular sportbusiness has expanded in recent years and is well respected among its peers.

Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management
• Variance analysis of actual results against forecast
• Provide strategic financial planning advice to other areas of the business
• Involvement with specific project work, ad hoc analysis and financial commentary
• Cash flow forecasting
• Assist with due diligence and acquisition projects
• Liaise on a regular basis with Accounts Payable to ensure company payments are made on a timely basis

Requirements

• A newly or part qualified ACA, CIMA or ACCA
• Strong technical skills with knowledge of budgeting and forecasting
• Experience of cash flow forecasting is advantageous but not essential
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• The desire to succeed in a progressive work environment
• Strong Excel skills
• A genuine interest in sport

The Financial Accountant role is a permanent role and the company has an excellent track record of career progression and staff development within a dynamic, fast moving and thoroughly rewarding environment. Such roles don't come around too often and this is perfect opportunity for a newly qualified, sports minded individual