About the Role
The role sits within the finance function and supports the Finance Manager, Finance Director and wider Talent team in delivering timely and accurate financial reporting across six Team Sports. It covers month-end close, management reporting, budgeting, invoicing, payment runs, athlete liaison, audit and tax compliance. The position involves working closely with athletes, internal stakeholders, the Shared Service Centre and external auditors to support operational goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete the month-end close and reconciliation process, including P&L and balance sheet reconciliations and review of specific financial balances within the consolidated accounts.
- Support the Finance Manager and wider Talent team to deliver timely and accurate month-end reporting by preparing revenue and billing schedules, departmental P&Ls, cost summaries and other key reporting schedules.
- Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and post payroll, accrual and re-class journals.
- Prepare and contribute to monthly management packs, providing financial insights to stakeholders including variance analysis and actionable commentary.
- Support the annual budget and monthly reforecast cycles by providing complete, accurate and up-to-date financial information across six Team Sports; maintain and strengthen financial controls, escalating issues to the management team as appropriate.
- Communicate athlete remittances and manage ongoing relationships with athletes, answering queries and providing up-to-date information on payments, commissions, taxes, invoicing and ad hoc support enquiries.
- Own athlete master files and ensure accurate recognition of team contracts, sponsorship deals, bonuses, appearance fees and associated invoicing timelines and revenue recognition.
- Prepare future billing schedules to ensure invoices are raised on time, onboard customers, support collections and communicate outstanding debts to internal stakeholders.
- Own the weekly payment run process, including invoice approval, supplier onboarding, bank validation, payment tracking and stakeholder liaison; liaise with the Shared Service Centre for timely invoice processing and review and approve employee expenses with correct coding and allocation.
- Manage the external audit process, liaise with auditors, respond to queries, provide requested samples and ensure annual accounts are accurate, compliant and filed to deadline.
- Submit quarterly VAT returns on time and liaise with tax accountants to ensure local entities complete all compliance activities.
- Respond to ad hoc requests from internal stakeholders and the management team, support the Finance Manager and Finance Director to achieve Team Sports’ operational goals, and participate in monthly review meetings and finance-related projects as required.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Qualified or newly qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Experience in a similar Assistant Management Accounting role.
- Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting and variance analysis.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial systems such as Workday, SAP, Oracle or similar.
- Self-starter – able to take ownership of processes throughout their lifecycle, promptly address enquiries, manage multiple priorities with a keen eye for detail and consistently follow through on tasks to ensure accuracy and accountability.
- Strong communication skills, with confidence and ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Preferred Skills
- Experience within the sports, events, or entertainment sectors.
About the Company
THE TEAM operates at the epicentre of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Headquartered in Los Angeles, THE TEAM’s presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney.
THE TEAM does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, colour, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
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