Finance & Management Accounts Officer

Applications closing date: 23.59pm on Sunday 29th November 2026

Working Pattern:
Minimum 37.5 hours per week. Occasional travel and out-of-office hours and weekend work will be required.

Location:

Hybrid with flexible working, office based in Manchester

Reports to:

Head of Finance

Contract:

Permanent

PURPOSE

The Finance & Management Accounts Officer will support the Head of Finance in delivering accurate, timely and effective financial management across Basketball England.

The role will have a particular focus on the preparation of monthly management accounts, reconciliations, month-end and year-end processes, budget monitoring and financial reporting, helping to provide high-quality financial information to support effective decision-making across the organisation.

Working within a small Finance team, the postholder will combine strong accounting skills with a practical and flexible approach, providing hands‑on support with day‑to‑day financial processing where required to ensure the Finance function operates effectively and key deadlines are met.

KEY

ACCOUNTABILITIES Management Accounts & Month End

• Support the preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
• Complete month-end processes including accruals, prepayments, journals and other accounting adjustments.
• Prepare supporting schedules and analysis for monthly financial reporting.
• Investigate variances and discrepancies, working with the Head of Finance and relevant colleagues to resolve issues.
• Support improvements to month-end processes to increase accuracy and efficiency.

Reconciliation & Financial Controls

• Prepare regular balance sheet, bank and key control account reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items promptly.
• Maintain accurate financial records and appropriate supporting documentation.
• Support the Head of Finance in maintaining effective financial controls and identifying opportunities to strengthen processes.
• Ensure financial transactions are appropriately recorded, coded and supported.

Budget Monitoring & Reporting

• Support the monitoring of income and expenditure against organisational budgets.
• Assist with variance analysis, forecasting and the preparation of financial reports.
• Provide clear and accurate financial information to support budget holders in managing their areas effectively.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Basketball England to improve financial understanding and the quality of financial information.

Year End, Audit & Compliance

• Support year-end close and preparation of information and schedules required for the annual statutory accounts.
• Assist with external audit requirements, ensuring information and supporting evidence are prepared accurately and promptly.
• Support the Head of Finance with VAT returns, statutory reporting and other financial compliance requirements as appropriate.
• Ensure financial activity is undertaken in accordance with Basketball England's financial policies, procedures and controls.

Financial Processing & Operational Support

• Provide hands‑on support with accounts payable, accounts receivable and other financial processing where required.
• Support effective management of supplier and debtor accounts, including resolving queries and reconciling balances.
• Provide additional support across the Finance function during month-end, year-end, periods of high workload or absence.
• Maintain accurate, organised and accessible financial records.

Financial Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Use finance systems effectively to maintain accurate financial information and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and ways of working.
• Support the implementation of improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy and accessibility of financial information.
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