Accounting Manager

Prestigious sports client based in Cardiff require an Accounting Manager to join their finance team. The role involves overseeing daily accounting operations, managing month-end processes, and supporting the preparation of annual financial statements in compliance with FRS 102. Internal reporting is a key part of the role, through the preparation of flash and detailed MI packs. Additionally, it includes coordinating audits, ensuring tax compliance, and maintaining accurate financial records while upholding strong financial controls within the team. This role will provide pivotal support to the Group Financial Director to ensure the quality and accuracy of the Group’s financial data and reporting.

The Role

• Oversee daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in line with company policies and procedures.
• Manage the month-end processes, including general ledger entries, adjustments, and balance sheet reconciliations and reviews.
• Support with the preparation of the annual financial statements for the group and subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with FRS 102.
• Coordinate and support audits by working closely with external auditors to ensure the accurate and efficient preparation of financial records.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations by preparing and filing all required VAT returns on time and working with corporation tax advisors.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of financial transactions and assets, ensuring proper documentation and filing.
• Liaise with Payroll specialist, post monthly payroll journals and maintain payroll reconciliation.
• Ensure a robust system of financial controls and processes is in place within the Finance team, maintaining accuracy and compliance.
• Line management of a small team, coaching and developing, promoting continuous improvement and ensuring workloads are appropriately managed.
• Carry out duties in support of the Group Strategic Mission, Purpose and Values

The Person

• Experience in a leadership role within a Finance team, managing a team and developing colleagues.
• Demonstratable experience of preparation of management accounts, month-end and year-end close processes, and preparation of statutory accounts.
• Knowledge of FRS 102 and an understanding of the UK tax environment.
• Hold a professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience.
• Excellent IT skills, specifically Microsoft and Finance & Accounting packages
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance
• Ability to communicate and work through the medium of Welsh is desirable
• Experience of continuous improvement and managing change
• An understanding of payroll processes