Management Accountant (LCFCW)

Management Accountant (LCFCW)
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Kickstart your career Leicester City Football Club as a Management Accountant!
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.5 Hours
Do you have the drive and passion to make a real impact at Leicester City Women\'s Football Club?
About The Role & Who We’re Scouting
We’re on the lookout for a passionate and skilled Management Accountant to join our squad at Leicester City Football Club and provide expert support for LCFCW. Your responsibilities will include:
* Monthly reporting for LCWFC, training ground and specific LCFC departments including preparation of monthly management accounts and ad-hoc reporting as required.
* Maintaining accurate and up to date balance sheet reconciliation for appropriate areas, including intercompany account.
* Business partnering of LCWFC management; responsible for budget preparation, cashflow forecasting, and providing KPI and variance analysis with commentary.
* Liaising with budget holders to ensure their understanding of the financial information being distributed to them and understanding their needs to adapt or improve the reporting.
* Coordinating with and submitting evidence to auditors throughout the external financial audit process as well as creating and updating LCWFC statutory accounts.
* Production of quarterly VAT return for LCWFC.
* Managing the accuracy and maintenance of the Group’s cash flow forecasting model.
* Processing BACS and CHAPS payments through internet banking for LCWFC and LCFC.
* Production of ad-hoc reporting and analysis as directed by senior Finance Management, including timely submission of relevant financial data to all relevant regulatory bodies.
* Provide support and cover for colleagues across the Finance department.
* Assisting with transition to a new finance system and gaining an understanding of the detail to enable problem solving as well as proposing & implementing potential improvements.
If you\'re excited about making a difference and contributing to the Club’s success, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
The ideal candidate will have significant experience working as a Management Accountant, ideally within the sports industry, and we’re looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Key criteria for the role includes:
Essential
* ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified.
* Previous experience of a management accounts role.
* Knowledge or experience of performing month-end procedures.
* Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
* Demonstrates honesty, integrity and the ability to ensure confidentiality at all times.
* Friendly, well organised with the ability to multi-task and perform well under pressure.
* Possess strong time management skills and have a flexible approach to work.
* Experience of communicating effectively with non-accountants.
* Works within a team environment, co-operates with others to achieve group objectives.
* Ability to work autonomously on own initiative and pro-active in managing own time.
* Building strong relationships with colleagues in order to deliver work in a highly effective and professional manner.
* Excellent IT skills, including being highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.
* Able to work to tight deadlines.
* Enjoys problem solving and finding innovative solutions to challenges.
Desirable
* Knowledge of SAP Business by Design, or similar accounting system.
* Internal / external audit experience.
* Sports or similar industry background or experience.
If you think your experience and skills match, and you’ve got the drive, energy, and skills to work in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, we want you on our team!
About The Club
Leicester City Football Club has a rich and proud history – we’re more than just a football club; we’re a community. Formed in 1884, we’ve achieved incredible milestones, including becoming Premier League champions in 2016 and winning the FA Cup in 2021.
Our commitment to the local community, fans, and world-class experiences extends beyond the pitch. With the opening of our new state-of-the-art training ground in 2021, we continue to invest in our growth and success. Our team at Leicester City is more than just colleagues – we invite you to join our Club and experience the exciting opportunities of a life in the football industry!
Benefits Package
Our people are the lifeblood of the Club, and we feel should be rewarded as such – we offer a competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance for all permanent employees. You’ll enjoy free onsite parking, access to our subsidised staff restaurants and up to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) amongst a host of other great employee benefits!
One City. One Club. One Leicester.
Leicester City Football Club believes that football is for all, and we are committed to Diversity and Inclusion, where valuing the individual is our highest priority. We are working to see equality across all areas of the Club and welcome applications from all areas of the community.
If you have any requirements in regard to the recruitment process, please let us know; we are happy to support your needs.
Next Steps
We’ll be reviewing applications as and when they are submitted and invite shortlisted candidates for interviews, so don’t wait – if you think this role sounds like the right fit, apply today! We’re excited to hear from you and can’t wait to see how you’ll help us reach new heights