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Financial Accountant (Part Qualified)

WHO WE ARE...   

   

SPORTFIVE is a global sports marketing agency that utilises the unique emotional power of sport to create and enable pioneering partnerships. We strategically and creatively connect brands, rights-holders, media platforms and fans across a multitude of sports.  

   

Whether it’s supporting football clubs to secure their next front of shirt sponsor, curating deals for brands to showcase their advertising during games televised to millions across the world, or representing the best talent in our industry, connecting sport to incredible brands and partners is at the heart of what we do.   

   

Want to find out more? Check out our LinkedIn and Instagram pages for an insight into what we do and what it’s like to work here.   

   

Having been voted the No.1 most attractive sports marketing agency to work for three consecutive years, we’re incredibly proud of our culture and the people that help to nurture it. If you want to help shape the future of the sports industry, then we want to hear from you.  

 

YOUR NEW JOB... 

 

We are looking for a part-qualified financial accountant who is ready to take the next step in their career in this exciting and varied role. Please note that whilst this role is initially for a 12-month fixed period, there is a strong possibility that it will become permanent.  

 

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will support a wide range of financial reporting, tax, and month-end responsibilities across the UK SPORTFIVE business, playing a key role in month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, tax filings, and revenue tracking, while also contributing to cashflow forecasting and supporting financial reporting packs. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to gain broad experience across core financial processes in a fast-paced, international environment. 

 

AS OUR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT, YOU WILL... 

 

  • Prepare and post month-end journals across revenue and cost lines 

  • Reconcile key balance sheet accounts including revenue, VAT, tax, and intercompany 

  • Support the month-end close process, including use of Lucanet 

  • Maintain revenue and cost trackers and performing reconciliations against commercial data 

  • Prepare VAT returns and supporting corporation tax and PSA/QIP payments 

  • Assist with the preparation of cashflow forecasts  

  • Support the preparation of sales booking forms and input into Salesforce where required 

  • Contribute to fixed asset and CAPEX reporting and amortisation tracking 

  • Assist with timesheet tracking and other finance system data flows 

  • Work closely with the Financial Controller and Finance Analyst on monthly reporting requirements 

 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING…   

 

  • Actively studying toward an accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) 

  • Strong technical foundation in finance and accounting principles 

  • Proven experience in a similar finance role (e.g. assistant accountant, finance officer) 

  • Good working knowledge of Excel and familiarity with finance systems (e.g. SAP, Lucanet, or similar) 

  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail 

  • Confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders and managing competing priorities 

  • A proactive mindset and a willingness to get involved across the team 

  • An interest in sport is desirable, but not essential 

 

Don’t fit all the criteria? Don’t worry! Our job adverts give you a flavour of what you can expect in the role, but you don’t have to tick every box. We put a lot of focus on the importance of developing our people, so if you think you’d be a great fit for us then hit apply.   

  

WHAT YOU’LL GET FROM US…  

  

As well as the opportunity to join an organisation that invests in development and rewards its people, provides an enjoyable working environment, and offers genuine responsibility and scope to shape a role and add real value, you’ll also get...   

   

  • 25 days annual leave + an additional gifted day over the Christmas period   

  • Full Vitality health cover including dental, optical and mental health support    

  • Enhanced family leave entitlements   

  • Electric car scheme 

  • Salary sacrifice pension scheme 

  • Hybrid, flexible working model (4 days in the office)  

  • A day off for moving house or getting married  

  • Regular social events such as summer and Christmas parties   

  • Life assurance at x4 annual salary   

  • Employee Assistance Programme 

  • Support towards your professional accountancy qualification, including financial assistance for exams and study materials    

 

 

SPORTFIVE are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We believe that different perspectives and experiences are the key to success. Our goal is to create an authentic and attractive work environment where everyone feels valued, with a sense of belonging, and encouraged to shape the future of the sports industry. 

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