Application Deadline is Monday 11th May at 4pm.
Main Responsibilities
Financial Management and Reporting
• Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis and commentary.
• Produce financial reports for senior leadership and the Board.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Monitor performance against budgets and oversee cash flow.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers.
Accounting Operations
• Oversee day-to-day finance processes (invoicing, payments, VAT, Sage postings).
• Manage accounts payable/receivable and reconcile bank and credit card accounts.
• Post payroll journals and process HMRC and pension payments.
• Respond to financial queries and support internal departments.
• Provide financial oversight for League competitions and activities.
Compliance & Governance
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, VAT and statutory requirements.
• Maintain strong financial controls and audit trails.
• Support statutory accounts and lead the external audit process.
• Assist with mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, SPAs, and source of
funds analysis.
• Review business plans and assess financial sustainability.
Financial Administration
• Administer League funding distributions and payments.
• Manage invoicing, reconciliations and credit control.
• Produce reports linked to club payments and League operations.
Systems & Process Improvement
• Maintain and develop Sage systems and financial processes.
• Identify efficiencies and strengthen financial controls.
Knowledge & Experience
• Proven experience in a senior finance role preparing management accounts and
reports.
• Strong understanding of financial governance, compliance and audit processes.
• Experience across accounting operations (VAT, payroll, reconciliations).
• Experience with Sage and working in a fast-paced environment.
Skills & Qualifications
Essential
• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
• Minimum 7 years’ post-qualification experience in a Financial Controller or similar senior finance role
To apply for this role please attached a cv/resume and cover sheet to your application or email directly to