Management Accountant - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

The Football Association; Wembley; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading sports organization is seeking a part or recently qualified accountant at Wembley Stadium. You will provide timely financial reporting, maintain accurate financial records, and support budgeting processes. The role involves working closely with business partners to optimize financial operations and ensure compliance with the highest standards. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Event day tickets at Wembley Stadium

Free lunches at Wembley Stadium

Private medical cover

Contributory pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Part qualified or recently qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA).
• Commitment to inclusion and diversity; equal opportunities employer.
• DBS check as part of safeguarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end process for divisional areas.
• Work closely with Business Partners for variance analysis.
• Provide financial information for decision making.
• Administer the Management Accounting Systems.

Skills

Extensive experience of Excel

High level of numeracy

Good communication skills

Collaborative team player

Proactive in optimising financial processes

Education

Part qualified or recently qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA)

Tools

Proactis

Great Plains

Anaplan

Smartsheet

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a part or recently qualified accountant to join The FA's Finance division at Wembley Stadium. Over the 12 month contract you will provide timely reporting, maintain accurate financial records in our accounting systems, and take ownership of divisional Management Accounts. You will act as a key business liaison contact for the organisation, supporting during the budgeting and forecasting process to help with key decision making.

Responsibilities

• Support the month-end process for divisional areas to ensure a clear and accurate financial position is reported
• Support the wider stakeholder finance teams in financial processing and preparation of monthly management accounts
• Work closely with Business Partners to perform variance analysis on management reports
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations
• Support the Accounts Payable team in the end-to-end payment approval process
• Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis to the business to assist with decision making
• Administer the Management Accounting Systems
• Support Business Partners in the production of divisional reporting, the annual budgets and quarterly reforecasting, with journal calculation and posting
• Provide financial information to support divisions with their financial plans and decision making
• Execute additional tasks as required to meet The FA's changing priorities
• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and well-being
• As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What are we looking for?

Essential for the role

• Part qualified or recently qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA)
• Hybrid working model: part of the week on-site at the contractual location and remaining days remote; location details on the FA Careers page
• Commitment to inclusion and diversity; equal opportunities employer
• DBS check as part of safeguarding requirements

Technical Skills

• Extensive experience of Excel (and wider Microsoft Office)
• High level of numeracy
• Ability to create presentations and present to a wide range of key stakeholders
• Collaborative team player with ability to build relationships across teams/divisions
• Proactive in looking for ways to improve/optimise financial processes for efficiency and quality
• Good communication skills

Beneficial to have

• Experience with Proactis (Purchase Order Software), Great Plains (Accounting Software), Anaplan and Smartsheet

What’s in it for you?

• Office spaces under the arch of Wembley Stadium and access to Wembley’s environment and events
• Competitive salary and opportunities to develop and grow in your role
• Benefits including event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, free lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park, private medical cover, contributory pension scheme, and 25 days annual leave (full-time equivalent)
• Hybrid working model offering greater flexibility