Financial Controller

US Network; Burnley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional sports organization in England is seeking a qualified accountant to take ownership of the finance function. Responsibilities include managing financial operations, preparing monthly accounts, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience in a senior accounting role and be confident with financial systems. This full-time position offers the chance to work in a vibrant environment focused on community engagement.

Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience

Key role in a respected organization

Opportunity to work in a close-knit environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior accounting role.
• Exposure to both practice and industry environments is desirable.
• Confident in financial systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for day-to-day financial operations.
• Monthly management accounts with detailed commentary and analysis.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory reporting requirements.

Skills

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA)

Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior accounting role

Proficiency in financial systems and Excel

Sage experience advantageous

Job description

The Role

Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director and working closely with senior leadership, you will take ownership of the finance function, ensuring accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and long-term financial stability. This role combines strategic oversight with day-to-day operational responsibility.

• Full responsibility for day-to-day financial operations.
• Monthly management accounts with detailed commentary and analysis.
• Annual budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management.
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns.
• Payroll administration for staff and players.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory reporting requirements.
• Supervision of an existing bookkeeper.
• Oversight of ticketing systems and reconciliations.
• Liaising with auditors, directors, and external stakeholders.

About You

We are seeking a fully qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA) with proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior accounting role. Exposure to both practice and industry environments is desirable.

The Ideal Candidate Will Be

• Commercially astute, highly organised, and detail-focused.
• Confident in financial systems and Excel (Sage experience advantageous).
• Comfortable working across all levels of finance from high-level reporting to hands-on tasks.
• Flexible and proactive, with the ability to support matchday operations when required.
• A team player with the drive to contribute to an ambitious and values-led organisation.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Full-time, office-based role.
• The chance to play a key part in a respected organisation within professional sport.
• An opportunity to work in a passionate, close-knit environment with a genuine community focus.

This role will initially be based at the parent company’s head office in Padiham, before relocating to the organisation’s main site in Accrington.