Management Accountant (Sport)

GMT Recruitment Ltd; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Management Accountant for a sports and entertainment business in West London. The ideal candidate will be finalist or qualified CIMA, ACA, or ACCA with 4-8 years experience. Responsibilities include monthly accounts production, cash flow forecasting, and supporting annual audits. The role offers excellent career progression in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 4-8 years finance experience in a similar role.
• Previous budgeting and forecasting experience.
• Outgoing and enthusiastic personality.

Responsibilities

• Timely production of monthly management accounts.
• Cash flow forecasting and budgeting.
• Assisting with year end audit.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Communication

IT Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Finalist or Qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT - SPORT (FINALIST / QUALIFIED CIMA, ACA or ACCA)

Based West London (4 days per week in office)

£50,000 - £62,000 (dependent on experience) plus benefits

Successful and expanding sports and entertainment business is looking for a finalist or qualified CIMA, ACA or ACCA to work as a Management Accountant in their accounting team in their UK head office in West London on a permanent basis.

Working closely within a small team and reporting into the Financial Controller, the role of the Management Accountant will involve supporting the finance team in a range of management accounting and controlling tasks along with various other ad hoc responsibilities. The position offers a structured career path and will offer an increased scope of work as the individual progresses.

Responsibilities

• Timely production of monthly management accounts
• Cash flow forecasting
• Assistance on the annual cash flow budget
• Revenue recognition
• Variance analysis
• Quarterly VAT returns
• Assisting with year end audit
• Monthly P&L reviews
• Maintenance of fixed asset registers
• Dealing with queries from suppliers, clients, and the sales team
• Assisting with ad hoc month end close and reporting process
• General financial and business partnering tasks when required

Candidate requirements

• Finalist or Qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA with 4-8 years finance experience
• Must have previous budgeting and forecasting experience
• Ability to hit the ground running
• Outgoing and enthusiastic
• Willing to learn and keen to develop
• Organised and able to meet various weekly/monthly deadlines
• Excellent communication and IT skills
• Versatile, flexible and who has attention to detail
• An interest in sport
• Ideally hold a UK driving licence

Applicants for the Management Accountant position should be finalist or qualified ACCA or CIMA. You should be able to hit the ground running with at least 4-8 years experience in a similar role. The company offers excellent scope for career progression within a dynamic, rewarding and fun sport and entertainment environment.