Junior Finance Manager

Sporting News; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global media company in London seeks a Junior Finance Manager to support key financial functions. Responsibilities include managing accounts payable and receivable, month-end accounting, and payroll reconciliation. Candidates should have 2-4 years of experience, strong accounting skills, and proficiency in Excel. This role offers hybrid work with generous leave benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Life insurance

Private health care

Enhanced maternity leave

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with AP/AR processes and payroll reconciliation.
• Experience supporting audits or year-end financial processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes.
• Support month-end accounting tasks including maintaining the fixed asset register.
• Reconcile payroll entries to ensure accurate integration with the general ledger.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Experience in finance or accounting role (2-4 years)

Tools

Excel

NetSuite

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Overview

• Department: Finance
• Internal Job Title: Junior Finance Manager
• Reports To: VP, Global Finance.
• Country and Location: UK - London
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Line Management Responsibility: No

ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Finance Manager professional to join our global finance team. This role is vital to the smooth operation of our financial processes and will support key functions including accounts payable and receivable, month-end reporting, payroll reconciliation, and year-end audit support. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of accounting principles, excellent organizational skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes, including invoice processing, payment runs, reconciliations, and chasing outstanding receivables.
• Support month-end accounting tasks, including maintaining the fixed asset register, calculating and posting prepayments and accruals, and preparing journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Reconcile payroll entries to ensure accurate integration between payroll and general ledger.
• Manage banking activities, including daily cashflow monitoring, reconciliations, and forecasting to support financial planning.
• Assist in year-end account preparation, including audit schedules and providing documentation to external auditors.

Essentials

• 2-4 years of experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with AP/AR processes and payroll reconciliation.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, Sage, or similar).
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience supporting audits or year-end financial processes is a plus.

Benefits

• Hybrid working from our London-based office.
• 25 days annual leave yearly entitlement.
• Buy up to 5 days of annual leave.
• Carry over 5 days of annual leave to Q1 the following year.
• Birthday leave.
• Life Insurance - Death in service cover.
• Private Health Care.
• Annual salary reviews.
• Pension Salary Exchange.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave after a year of service
• 5 days paid bereavement leave

About Sporting News, the Company

Sporting News is more than a media brand-we are a global team of passionate sports fans delivering trusted content to audiences around the world. Founded in 1886, we have a 140-year legacy of sports journalism excellence, evolving from a print publication into a cutting-edge digital media company that serves millions of fans across multiple platforms and languages.

At our core, we believe in expert storytelling ensuring that every piece of content we produce meets the high expectations of modern sports enthusiasts.

Our Employee Value Proposition is built on five key pillars:

• Expect Curiosity - We embrace change, constantly exploring new ways to engage fans and stay ahead in the evolving sports media landscape.
• Operate with Integrity - Trust is the foundation of Sporting News, and we uphold that tradition by delivering fact-based, insightful coverage.
• Answer with Expertise - With a deep understanding of sports and its impact, our team delivers content that is knowledgeable, analytical, and forward-thinking.
• Deliver Consistently - Whether breaking news, in-depth analysis, or immersive storytelling, we strive to provide high-quality content that resonates with fans.
• Trust One Another - Our global team collaborates across borders, fostering a culture of respect and inclusion.

Check out what it's like to work at Sporting News!

At Sporting News, we celebrate the diversity of our team and leadership. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone—regardless of race, gender, background, or identity—can contribute, grow, and succeed.

About Sporting News, the Brand

Sporting News is one of the most storied and recognizable sports media brands in the world. Founded in 1886 as a U.S. weekly newspaper, it became a pioneering force in sports journalism-earning titles like "The Nation's Oldest & Finest Sports Paper" and "The Bible of Baseball."

Today, Sporting News is a digital-first, globally connected media powerhouse with localized editions in the U.S., Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, U.K., Spain, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, and Japan—with more regions on the horizon.

Timeless & Crafted. No other publisher carries the heritage of Sporting News. Our legacy of expert sports journalism has stood the test of time, from baseball's golden age to today's global sports landscape.

Imaginative & Scalable. Sporting News now covers all major sports worldwide, leveraging a network of local experts who understand regional nuances while delivering global impact.

Reliable & Relatable. With a rich history and deep audience trust, Sporting News is the go-to platform for rights holders, gaming partners, advertisers, broadcasters— and most importantly, sports fans.

As we approach our 140-year milestone, Sporting News remains committed to evolving with the ever-changing sports media landscape while staying true to the values that have defined us for generations.

Acquired by an international investment group in 2021 with deep sports, media and gaming experience, SN is poised to become the first truly global digital sports media platform business.