Financial Controller

KennedyPearce are partnered with a global sports agency hiring a Financial Controller on a permanent basis. We are seeking a qualified accountant with 5 years PQE leading teams of 3+. This role is hybrid working (3-4 days in the office) in a West London based office. We are looking for candidates with prior sports or sports media experience.

The role:

Main responsibilities to include:

• Ownership of general ledgers and monthly close processes, including monthly, quarterly, and year-end close procedures.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements (GAAP).
• Approve daily accounting entries across sales ledger/purchase ledger and cash transactions, and complete month end process preparing/reviewing journal entries and general ledger reconciliations.
• Oversee & review all financial schedules, ledgers and balance sheet reconciliations in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Oversee & own the preparation of monthly management reporting packages for submission to Finance Director,
• Management of cashflow requirements, preparation of high-level forecasts and FX currency sales.
• Review of aged debtors/creditors reports and monthly update presenting to Finance Director.
• Review of new deal contracts and application of revenue recognition policy.
• Ensure that all consultant retainers and T&E expenses are aligned to contracts and company policy.
• Assist with year-end group audit, and lead on local UK statutory audits
• Implement and maintain strong & effective financial controls and escalate issues appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Identify potential process efficiencies & contribute towards a high standard, continuous improvement culture.
• Maintain documentation of company-wide accounting policies and procedures.
• Review, assess and document accounting and financial reporting implications of complex transactions.
• Assist with special projects and ad-hoc requests, as necessary.

Please apply if you are a Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA) with relevant industry experience.