Management Accountant

Cummins Mellor; Burnley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization in the professional sports sector is seeking a qualified Management Accountant/Financial Controller to lead the finance function. You will manage financial operations, reporting, compliance, and budgeting while supporting a team in a vibrant environment. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to significantly contribute to a community-driven organization. Initially based in Padiham and later relocating to Accrington, this position emphasizes both strategic and operational finance responsibilities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Key part in a respected organization

Passionate and community-focused environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior accounting role.
• Exposure to both practice and industry environments is desirable.
• Comfortable working across all levels of finance.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day financial operations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts with analysis.
• Oversee annual budgeting and cashflow management.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements.

Skills

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA)

Experience in a Financial Controller role

Commercially astute

Highly organized and detail-focused

Proficient in financial systems and Excel

Education

ACCA / ACA / CIMA qualification

Tools

Sage

Excel

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hands‑on and qualified Management Accountant / Financial Controller to join a growing organisation within the professional sports sector. This is a unique role for an ambitious finance professional who thrives in a dynamic, community‑driven environment.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

• 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 match‑day 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.