Management Accountant

Job Title: Management Accountant

Location: North Stand office, The American Express Stadium, Brighton, BN1 9BL

Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: Competitive

Closing Date: 21st November 2024

About Brighton & Hove Albion FC

We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage whilst keeping our Sussex community spirit. Our vision is to be a top ten Premier League club and a top four Women's Super League club. A commitment to high performance, high professional standards and making a difference is at the heart of everything we do.

An exciting opportunity to join our in-house finance team!

Are you looking to join one of the Souths leading Premier League football clubs in a finance position? Is so, then this could be the job for you!

This role will involve supporting the preparation of statutory financial statements and monthly management accounts, with a strong commercial focus. You will monitor departmental spending against budget, collaborating closely with department heads to inform financial decision-making. Additionally, you will ensure the business remains compliant with key financial governance requirements, including VAT, ONS, Premier League, and UEFA regulations.

Your finance background

We are looking for a management accountant who is CIMA, ACCA, ACA or AAT qualified - ideally with a background in football, however this is not a prerequisite for the role. You will be a dedicated and collaborative team player, with exceptional communication and presentation skills, able to convey complex financial information in a clear and accessible manner. Strong analytical thinking, advanced mathematical abilities, and proficiency in relevant software are essential for success in this role.

Our values are essential to our success

Our values serve as guiding principles for how we connect with one another, our fans, partners and sponsors. As a club, we embody these values in everything we do:

Treat People Well

Exceed Expectations

Aim High. Never Give Up

Act with Integrity

Make it Special

How we say thank you

In appreciation for your hard work and dedication, we are pleased to offer you a range of additional benefits, including but not limited to:

- Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites

- 23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)

- Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more!

- Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2024/25 season

- In-house training programme and CPD opportunities

- Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses

Our commitment to EDI

We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values foster a strong ethical culture, enabling us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership.

Safeguarding is part of everything we do

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

This is a UK-based position. It is unlawful to employ anyone without permission to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a complete 3-year reference history, DBS checks and verification of your right to work. Please note that we do not provide sponsorship for applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

Application Process:

To submit your application for this Management Accountant opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now.

Applications close on the 21st November 2024

Location: Brighton, GB

Posted Date: 11/26/2024