Company Name:
West Bromwich Albion
Location:
West Bromwich
Vacancy Type:
Permanent
Position:
Club
Salary Details:
85000
Advertising End Date:
14 Aug 2026

About The Role

Salary: Up to £85,000pa
Full Time
 
We are seeking a qualified chartered accountant and experienced financial contoller to assist with controlling and optimising the financial performance of the Club. This role has good promotional prospects for the right candidate.
 
Your main responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to the following:
• To create and manage the Club’s budgets, forecasting and helping to improve the Club’s financial performance
• To manage and improve all Club finance functions, processes and financial performance
• To ensure that the Club meets all financial, VAT, PAYE and financial statutory requirements, completing and submitting returns as required
• To ensure that annual financial statements (30 June) (and interim accounts) are accurately prepared from the Club’s Opera accounting system to FRS102 standard that are suitable for audit and submission to board & regulators.
• To ensure that payroll is completed accurately and efficiently, ensuring all statutory deadlines are met
• To provide the Executive Director and Senior Director of Football Finance wiith timely and accurate financial information and advice on all financial matters relevant to the Club
• To review Monthly Management accounts (including updated forecasts for remainder of financial year) prepared by the Management Accountant and ensure that they are a true reflection of the trade of the club and are suitable for the board to base financial decisions on.
• To maintain good positive relationships with external financial and professional advisors plus other departments at the club, especially legal, HR and Club Secretary
• To develop and implement business plans to improve cost-efficiency
• To undertake any other financial tasks delegated by the Senior Director of Football Finance
• To manage a team of staff by setting achievable objectives as regards processes in the finance department that will continuously improve performance and improve the accuracy and reliability of information produced by the department.
 
Please see the Job Spec attached for full details of the role.
 
Interviews will be carried out during the advertising stage so the role may close earlier than advertised if a suitable candidate is found, therefore early application is recommended

About The Candidate

Essential Criteria
Essential Qualifications – Chartered Accountant
Skills and Experience – Producing Annual Statutory Accounts to FRS102 standard
Essential Knowledge – Good working knowledge of FRS102
Highly organised and methodical approach to workload and processes within a modern day finance department
Keen to learn English Football League’s (EFL) Squad Cost Rules (SCR) and IFR football financial regulations
Confidential and diplomatic
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Full driving licence (will be required to work at the Club’s training ground occasionally)
Right to Work in the UK
 
Desirable Criteria
Knowledge of Opera Accounting System
Knowledge of the EFL’s Squad Cost Rules and the financial rules of the Independent Football Regulator

About The Club

Equality and Diversity

West Bromwich Albion FC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to provide equality and fairness for all employees and opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity. 

Safer Recruitment

West Bromwich Albion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, therefore expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

WBA’s Safeguarding, Equality and Whistleblowing policies can be accessed here https://www.wba.co.uk/club/about-us/club-policies 

It is unlawful for the Club to employ anyone who is involved with regulated activity who is barred from doing so and we will carry out rigorous pre-employment checks and screening. 

An Enhanced DBS, References, Qualifications, Proof of Identity and Right Work in the UK checks will be required and carried out for this post. 
 
Benefits
 We are pleased to offer some of the following benefits*
  • Enhanced Annual Leave
  • Enhanced Sick Pay
  • Birthday Leave
  • Life Assurance
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Season Tickets
  • Discounts on Hospitality Packages
  • Partnership Discounts
  • Employee Assistance programme
  • Access to Wellbeing resources
*some benefits are discretionary

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