Post Title: Management Accountant
Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed-Term (Maternity Cover)
Workplace: EFL House, Preston
Reporting to: Group Finance Manager
Working Pattern: M-F, 35 hours
“The EFL is about two things – great football competitions and supporting communities 365 days a year”.
The EFL is looking for a Management Accountant to work within our Finance Team. The role will focus on assisting with the EFL Finance Team's day-to-day duties including monthly management accountants, reconciliations and financial analysis across a broad range of areas.
The ideal candidate will be either a part-qualified or fully qualified (or equivalent, such as qualified by experience) Accountant or financial professional with a passion for delivering an exceptional and professional service.
JOB PURPOSE
Reporting to the Group Finance Manager, the Management Accountant will assist the EFL’s Finance Department in its day-to-day duties whilst gaining extensive exposure in aspects of accounting within an elite sports environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION AND ACCOUNTING PACKAGE
- Preparation of monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations in a timely manner, aligned to a planned deadline schedule for all Group entities
- Prepare analysis for business partnering with department heads, focusing on monthly management accounts, actuals vs budget and providing updates to the current forecasts
- Maintain ledgers with the Finance and Payroll Officer for sales, purchases, cash book and nominal ledgers for all Group entities
- Reconciliation and analysis of nominal ledger accounts to assist with budget monitoring and forecasting
- Assist with the preparation of yearly budgets with the Head of Finance and Group Finance Manager
- Support with HMRC and Government reporting requirements.
- Aid with submissions for the Office of National Statistics
- Assist with system and process developments to enhance reporting and data capture
- Management of company credit cards and account reconciliations
FINANCIAL YEAR END
- Assist with the preparation of the Year End schedules and audit file for review by the Group Finance Manager and Head of Finance
- Liaise with auditors and provide information in a timely manner;
- Assist with Year End statutory accounts preparation for the Group
SUPPORT AND REPRESENTATION
- Represent the Finance team at internal focus group meetings when required.
- Assist and support the EFL in the Community Team when required