Management Accountant

Want to play your part in shaping the future of sport? At STATSports, you’ll join a team trusted by the world’s biggest athletes and organisations. Our technology powers performance on the biggest stages and drives the next generation of athletes. From our beginnings in 2007 to becoming the global leader in GPS player tracking, innovation has always driven us forward and our people make it possible. We work hard, we celebrate success, and together we’re creating something special. The next breakthrough in sport could have your name on it.

About the Role

The accountant will work closely with the Financial Reporting Manager and Financial Controller to ensure accurate, timely and informative monthly reporting for STATSports Group Limited and its subsidiaries. There will be great focus on process improvement, and ensuring financial controls are appropriate, with an opportunity to learn and upskill with Power BI. This role will be based in Newry, Co. Down, Northern Ireland.

What you’ll do:

• Responsible for preparing accurate and timely monthly management accounts including:

• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Monthly P&L reviews and variance analysis
• Preparation of monthly consolidation accounts pack
• Oversee timely preparation of UK and subsidiary management accounts
• Completing VAT, OSS and other statutory returns
• Review of margin across contracts
• Statutory audit preparation of schedules and supporting documentation required by auditors
• Monthly P&L review and variance analysis against budget
• Support with ad hoc projects and ability to improve finance processes
• Support function for general accounting queries with the finance team

Note: this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications, or requirements associated with the job.

About you

You’ll need to have:

• At least 1 year PQE
• Qualified accountant with membership of a professional body, e.g. ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Proficient in the use of MS Office, especially Excel
• Demonstrate experience of applying technical accounting knowledge to transactions (e.g. revenue recognition criteria)
• Attention to detail and the ability to work with other team members to meet necessary reporting deadlines
• Can explain finance data to non-finance stakeholders

It would be great if you had:

• Experience with ERP Accounts Packages, ideally in Microsoft Navision
• Experience with cost accounting
• Experience with group accounts and consolidations
• Experience with Power Query and Power BI
• High level of accuracy & excellent attention to detail
• Good problem-solving skills and general accountancy acumen

STATSports is an equal opportunity employer. If you feel you would be a great addition to the team and are excited by the prospect of forging an impactful career with us, we would love to hear from you. We would particularly welcome applications from women and underrepresented groups. No one wins unless everyone wins! We believe that diverse teams have the greatest impact, so we really care about creating a diverse and inclusive environment. At STATSports, no one wins, unless everyone wins so we’re focused on creating a team where everyone feels they belong. We welcome people from all backgrounds, with different perspectives, ideas and experiences to work with us. If you do, you’ll be joining an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to share their opinion, showcase their skills, develop their career and be part of a caring and inclusive team.

Why STATSports?

We’re still a small business that happens to be the world leader in our field, that means you can be a part of something big. Working at STATSports, you’ll have a real impact and see directly how the day-to-day work you do makes a difference in sport at the elite level. You’ll collaborate with a world-class team and be given the freedom to innovate, create and deliver at the highest level.