The Opportunity
South Shields FC - Permanent Role - Mariners Park, Jarrow
Football clubs are built on ambition, teamwork and belief. At South Shields FC, those values extend far beyond the pitch. As the Club enters an exciting period of growth and development, we're looking for a Management Accountant who wants to play a key role in helping shape the future of one of the North East's most ambitious football clubs.
Built on heritage, fuelled by ambition and united by belief, South Shields FC is proud of its deep community roots and forward-thinking outlook. This is an opportunity to join a close-knit team where your work will have visible impact across the organisation.
The Role
Working closely with senior management, the Head of Finance and external accountants, you'll take ownership of key financial processes while helping the Club evolve from reactive reporting to insightful, forward-looking financial analysis.
What you'll be doing
• Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and longer-term planning
• Producing KPI reporting and analysis to support decision making
• Performing reconciliations, journal postings and ledger maintenance
• Managing invoicing, credit control and VAT returns
• Supporting payroll processes and external audit requirements
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems, controls and reporting
• Partnering with colleagues across the Club to better understand operations and performance drivers
What we're looking for
• AAT qualified, with further study towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA welcomed
• Experience producing management accounts and financial analysis
• Strong reconciliation, reporting and VAT knowledge
• Previous experience working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail and the confidence to build relationships across the business
• Sage 50 and strong Excel skills
If you're looking for a role where you'll have genuine influence, broad exposure across a growing organisation and the chance to be part of an ambitious journey, we'd love to hear from you.
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