Maternity Cover Accountant

Local company seeking qualified accountant to cover maternity leave.

Responisbilities include:

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Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including ledgers, journals, invoices, receipts, and financial statements.

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Monthly management accounts preparation: record accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations to support internal reporting.

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Assist with year-end accounts, statutory reporting, and audit preparation.

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Produce financial reports and analysis for senior management to inform decisions.

Financial Control & Compliance

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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).

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Maintain internal control procedures for accuracy and integrity of financial data and systems.

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Support external and internal audits and ensure required documentation is available.

Financial Planning & Analysis

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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.

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Perform variance analysis to highlight differences between actual results and budgets/forecasts.

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Provide financial insights that help guide operational and strategic decisions.

Accounts Payable / Receivable & Cash Management

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