Accounts Assistant
Core
Support the Financial Controller and Management Accountant with daily accounting operations, month-end closing, and compliance for a global sports agency.
Role type
junior accounts assistant (finance operations)
Builds
accurate financial records, monthly VAT returns, and audit-ready schedules for a sports management firm
Domain
sports agency / international finance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
double-entry bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, journal preparation, VAT return preparation, ledger management, intercompany account tracking, Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables), ERP system usage
Preferred skills
AAT Level 2/3 or ACCA study, SAP S/4HANA experience, European VAT knowledge, football/sports industry experience
Responsibilities
Maintain accurate accounts and support team objectives; assist in closing month-end books; handle daily bank postings and reconciliations; prepare routine journals (prepayments, accruals, lease); upload trial balances from overseas entities to SAP; reconcile specific balance sheet accounts; manage intercompany accounts; draft quarterly VAT returns; support year-end audit schedules and local compliance.
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC
