Senior Accountant

Axia Sports and Media Group Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Axia Sports and Media Group Ltd is seeking a Senior Accounts Manager to join their dynamic team in Manchester. This role focuses on delivering high-quality accounting services to a prestigious portfolio of clients including athletes and entertainers. With responsibilities in financial oversight and client management, this position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement within a thriving advisory firm in the sports and media sectors.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career advancement

Flexible working environment

Monthly mobile phone allowance

Employee Medicash Scheme

Additional day of annual leave for birthday

Regular employee social events

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in a client-facing role.
• Strong technical knowledge of statutory accounting.
• Experience in sports, media, or entertainment sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end business management services to clients.
• Prepare statutory accounts and ensure compliance with relevant requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, managing financial operations.

Skills

Client Management

Financial Oversight

Interpersonal Skills

Statutory Accounting Knowledge

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified

Job description

Axia Sports and Media Group Ltd is a dynamic and fast-growing company operating at the intersection of sport, entertainment, and media. With a portfolio of high-profile clients and projects across the UK and Middle East, Axia delivers strategic financial and commercial advisory services tailored to the unique needs of the sports and entertainment industries.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Accounts Manager to join our team in a client-facing capacity. This role focuses on delivering high-quality accounting and business management services to a prestigious portfolio of clients, including athletes, entertainers, production companies, and media professionals. Reporting to theDirectors and Managing Director, you will act as a trusted advisor, managing your clients’ financial affairs with discretion, accuracy, and strategic insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end business management services to clients, including bookkeeping, cash flow management, payment processing, and financial oversight
• Prepare statutory accounts and ensure compliance with relevant reporting and disclosure requirements
• Coordinate tax filings and maintain regulatory compliance for client entities
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, managing day-to-day financial operations and delivering tailored advice
• Oversee and execute banking transactions and client payment schedules in a secure and timely manner
• Liaise with external professionals including lawyers, tax advisors, auditors, and banks on behalf of clients
• Deliver regular financial reporting and strategic insight to support clients’ business and personal financial goals
• Report on client matters regularly to the Finance Director and Managing Director, providing updates, insights, and recommendations
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold the highest professional and ethical standards in all interactions

Requirements

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified, with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience
• Proven experience in a client-facing accounting or business management role
• Strong technical knowledge of statutory accounting and reporting requirements
• Background in sports, media, or entertainment sectors is strongly preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of emotional intelligence
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and build long-term client trust

Why Join Us

• Be part of a growing advisory firm at the heart of the sports and media world
• Work directly with high-profile clients in a rewarding and fast-paced environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career advancement and international exposure
• Flexible working environment.
• Monthly mobile phone allowance.
• Employee Medicash Scheme.
• Additional day of annual leave for birthday.
• Regular employee social events.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Accounting

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