Overview and what we offer
- Hours - 25 hours per week (flexible working pattern available)
- (Part-Time, Temp to Permanent)
- Location - Chesterfield
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- A dynamic and enthusiastic work environment with a passionate team
- The opportunity to be involved in and attend sporting events outside of the usual workplace
- Flexible working, with WFH opportunities
- Company-wide unlimited annual leave policy
About Emprise Group
Emprise Group is a diverse collection of businesses operating across sports travel, merchandise, coaching and events. Our brands include Barmy Army, International Cricket Tours and Emprise Cricket Coaching (R66T Academy). We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer experiences and are looking for someone who shares our commitment to professionalism, accuracy and continuous improvement.
Role Purpose
The Management Accountant plays a key role in supporting the financial management of the Emprise Group, working closely with the Financial Controller to deliver accurate management accounts and maintain effective financial processes across the business. The role provides exposure to a diverse group of businesses operating across sports travel, retail, events and coaching, supporting the financial performance of each through accurate reporting, reconciliations and day-to-day finance operations. This is initially offered on a temporary basis with the expectation that it will become a permanent role.
Key Responsibilities
Management Accounting
- Prepare monthly management accounts across multiple group companies.
- Process month-end journals including accruals, prepayments and deferred
- income.
- Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.
- Review purchase invoices to ensure accurate coding and accounting treatment.
Banking & Cash Management
- Complete timely and accurate bank reconciliations across multiple entities.
- Maintain and update group cashflow forecasts alongside the Financial Controller.
- Assist with monitoring cash positions and forecasting future requirements.
- Purchase Ledger & Payments
- Prepare monthly supplier payment runs.
- Maintain supplier records and resolve supplier queries where required.
- Raise sales invoices as required (low volume).
Revenue & Stock
- Reconcile revenue received from multiple booking and sales systems to the
- accounting records.
- Assist with periodic stocktakes and reconcile stock records.
- Investigate and resolve any variances identified.
VAT & Compliance
- Prepare VAT returns for review by the Financial Controller.
- Support the maintenance of accurate financial records and compliance with
- statutory requirements.
Audit & Financial Support
- Assist with the preparation of annual audit schedules and supporting
- documentation.
- Respond to audit queries as requested.
- Support the wider finance function with ad hoc reporting and analysis.
Stakeholder Management
- Liaise with the DSG Finance Team regarding cashflow matters and recharge
- invoices.
- Work closely with external accountants (Gravitate) and auditors where required.
- Build positive working relationships with colleagues across the Emprise Group.
Skills & Experience Essential
- Previous experience in a finance or accounting role.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently whilst contributing effectively within a team.
Desirable
- Experience preparing management accounts.
- Experience with balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments.
- Experience preparing VAT returns.
- AAT qualified, studying towards a professional accounting qualification, or equivalent practical experience.
Personal Attributes
- Proactive and solution focused.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
- Analytical with good problem-solving skills.
- Collaborative and adaptable.
- Able to manage confidential information with discretion.
- Committed to continuous learning and process improvement.
