At a Glance
- Tasks: Process invoices, manage payments, and support month-end accounts preparation.
- Company: Join a leading sports consultancy with a global reach.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days leave, private medical insurance, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team and develop skills for a long-term career.
- Why this job: Kickstart your accounting career in a dynamic sports environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance or accounting; proficiency in Excel and accounting software.
The predicted salary is between 25650 - 31350 £ per year.
Reports to: Chief Finance and Operations Officer (CFOO)
Direct Reports: None
Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 9.00am-5.30pm, 3 days in the office
Location: London, UK
About us
The Sports Consultancy is an independent sports advisory working with clients around the world. Our head office is based in London with locations in Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi and Singapore. We provide expert advisory services across a range of areas including commercial strategy and optimisation, host procurement, economic and social impact measurement, and venue feasibility and business planning. Our team combines deep sector knowledge with rigorous analysis to help rights holders, governing bodies, governments, and commercial partners navigate the global sports landscape.
Your role
This role arises as part of a restructuring of the finance function and represents an excellent opportunity for someone early in their accounting career to gain broad exposure in a dynamic, fast-paced professional services environment. The role holder will report to the CFOO and will work as part of a small, close-knit finance team. Day-to-day supervision will be provided by the Senior Management Accountant, though we are looking for someone who is capable of managing their own workload and working with a degree of independence as they become established in the role.
- Processing supplier invoices and making payments
- Raising and issuing sales invoices to clients
- Bank reconciliations
- VAT reconciliation and preparation of VAT returns
- Accruals and journal entries
- Supporting month-end close and year-end accounts preparation
- Producing basic management information and business reporting
- Maintaining accurate records in accounting and practice management software
- Ad hoc finance tasks as required by the CFOO
Your skills and experience
- A degree is not required; we are focused on professional qualifications and practical ability
- Experience in a finance or accounting role, whether in practice or industry
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Familiarity with accounting software (e.g. Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, Zohobooks or similar)
- Some exposure to practice management or project-based billing software is an advantage
- Comfortable working in a small team with a degree of self-direction
- Organised, methodical, and attentive to detail
- Familiarity with AI tools and a willingness to adopt new technology in day-to-day work
- An interest in sport and the sports business sector
- Exposure to multi-currency or international reporting (UK and Middle East)
Your behaviours and values
- Energetic: Committed and driven
- Pioneering: Forward thinking and innovative
- Connected: We work collaboratively
- Inclusive: Work together and support each other
Personal attributes:
- Enjoys working at pace against tight deadlines
- Enthusiasm, energy and willingness to meet challenging demands
- Self-motivated and a highly flexible approach to work
- Self-disciplined, with excellent attention to detail
- Committed to self-development
- A strong team player with good inter-personal skills
What we offer
Joining TSC, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the leading organisations in sport and develop skills that help you build a long-term career in the sports industry. We offer our employees:
- 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays
- An additional day of birthday leave each year
- Vitality Private Medical Insurance
- Length of tenure bonus
- Annual performance bonus and salary review
- Travel season ticket loan of up to £2,000
- Hybrid working (typically a minimum of 3 days in the office)
- 1-week remote working overseas available
- Company pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
The Sports Consultancy is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.
Junior Accountant employer: The Sports Consultancy
At The Sports Consultancy, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Located in the vibrant city of London, our team enjoys a range of benefits including generous annual leave, private medical insurance, and opportunities for professional growth within the sports industry. We are dedicated to supporting our employees' development while maintaining a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, making us an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
