Job Description

Job title:

Management Accountant

Department:

Finance

Based at:

Ewood Park Stadium, Blackburn, BB2 4JF. Flexibility on location may be required.

Reports to:

Chief Financial Officer

Responsible for:

N/A

Hours of work:

35 hours a week, plus any additional hours necessary for the performance of duties. This may include evening and weekend work as and when required.

Contractual status:

Permanent

Job purpose:

To assist with both management and financial accounting.

Duties and responsibilities:

To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all staff, customers and clients of the Club; Support the Commercial departments in the production of performance analysis to assist in strategic decision making; Prepare and submit all reporting requirements to the EFL and other governing bodies of Football; Ensure that balance sheet reconciliations are prepared monthly, and that all balances are correct, and differences investigated; Manage the Fixed Asset Register and ensure timely postings on acquisition/disposal of assets; Company VAT returns; Assist in the closing of the accounts and preparation for annual audits; and Assist in the preparation of the Monthly Management Pack, annual budgets and reforecasts.

Skills required:

Excellent IT and data inputting skills; Attention to detail in a high pressured environment; Good organisation and prioritising skills; Excellent problem solving skills; Able to use initiative when working alone; Excellent communication skills both written and verbal; Advanced Level Microsoft Excel; Strong Analytical Skills; and Good Communication skills

Knowledge required:

Previous knowledge of the football/sports industry would be beneficial; and Good knowledge of Microsoft packages such as: Outlook, Excel, and Word

Qualifications required:

Qualified / Part qualified accountant (CIMA or ACCA)

DBS check required:

Yes (basic)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person