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Assistant Financial Accountant - Sport

  • Location: West London
  • Salary: £32000 - £45000 per annum
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted over 2 years ago

  • Sector: finance
  • Contact: Andrew Stevens
  • Contact Email: andrew.stevens@handle.co.uk
  • Expiry Date: 04 February 2022
  • Job Ref: 909046

One of the world's leading Sports Branding and Management companies require an Assistant Financial Accountant to join their group function. With a name that is instantly recognisable in the Sporting world you will be working for one of the most driven businesses in the industry, currently at the of its game.

The ideal candidate will be a finance/accounting graduate and currently in a financial focused role assisting in the production of financial reports, accounts and information for senior management.

The role will support the group function and will be responsible for the preparation of the statutory accounts.
Monthly and quarterly bank and inter-company reconciliations.
Working closely with management you will ensure all key relationships are maintained and all reports are produced within agreed time frames.
You will liaise with the auditors to ensure that all queries are handled and investigate any anomalies.
Your current role will have given you exposure to accounts preparation and month-end reconciliations.
You will also have prepared and posted journals and have exposure to accruals and prepayments.

Ideally having worked within the Sports, Entertainment or Media Industry you will have worked with foreign currencies. You will also be responsible for assisting in year-end accounts preparation working with the business to manage the VAT returns and the audit files.

Full study support (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) is on offer.

A passion for the Sports industry is absolutely essential!

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive and developing business thriving in the current market. You will have excellent communication skills and excel to an intermediate level. Apply now!

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