Maternity Cover Accountant

Overview

Local company seeking qualified accountant to cover maternity leave.

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including ledgers, journals, invoices, receipts, and financial statements.
• Monthly management accounts preparation: record accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations to support internal reporting.
• Assist with year‑end accounts, statutory reporting, and audit preparation.
• Produce financial reports and analysis for senior management to inform decisions.

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations (VAT, corporation tax, PAYE/NIC), and league‑specific financial rules (e.g., EFL Profit & Sustainability, Salary Cost Management Protocol).
• Maintain internal control procedures for accuracy and integrity of financial data and systems.
• Support external and internal audits and ensure required documentation is available.

• Assist in budgeting and forecasting, working with other departments (e.g., commercial, operations, football operations). Perform variance analysis to highlight differences between actual results and budgets/forecasts.
• Perform variance analysis to highlight differences between actual results and budgets/forecasts.
• Provide financial insights that help guide operational and strategic decisions.

• Process and reconcile invoices, payments, receipts, and bank transactions.