Management Accountant

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the finance function, which is being brought in-house for the first time. The role will involve supporting financial planning, reporting, bookkeeping, and operational decision-making across multiple revenue streams, including venue operations, coaching programs, retail, events, and memberships.

Key Responsibilities

Management Reporting

• Prepare monthly management accounts for each location, including P&L statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and cash flow analysis.
• Provide detailed commentary on revenue streams such as bookings, memberships, coaching sessions, tournaments, and retail/café operations.
• Analyse financial performance metrics such as venue utilisation rates, occupancy levels, and yield per facility.
• Prepare month-end journals (e.g., accruals, prepayments, depreciation) and provide variance analysis with actionable recommendations.

Daily Bookkeeping & Transaction Processing

• Maintain accurate financial records using Xero accounting software with divisional tracking for projects and locations.
• Process purchase invoices using automated tools (e.g., Hubdoc), raise sales invoices, reconcile receipts/payments, and upload booking system data into Xero.
• Reconcile bank accounts and credit cards daily.
• Manage accounts payable/receivable ledgers and staff expenses.
• Maintain a fixed asset register within Xero.

Cash Flow & Financial Control

• Monitor daily/weekly cash positions and prepare payment runs.
• Allocate receipts accurately and flag any variances or issues promptly.
• Ensure robust financial controls are implemented and maintained.

VAT, Payroll & Compliance

• Prepare monthly VAT returns.
• Process payroll on a monthly basis while ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and auto-enrolment responsibilities.
• Meet all statutory deadlines related to Companies House filings.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

• Develop annual budgets, rolling forecasts, scenario plans, and cashflow models.
• Collaborate with leadership teams to assist with financial forecasting.
• Monitor performance against budgets while identifying risks or opportunities for growth.
• Analyse pricing strategies for revenue streams such as memberships or court bookings.

Operational Support for Sports Facilities Work closely with operations teams to:

• Evaluate court utilisation rates and scheduling efficiency.
• Assess coaching productivity metrics.
• Optimise staffing models for venues.
• Support capital expenditure planning for new facilities or upgrades.
• Contribute to feasibility studies for potential new locations.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure adherence to UK GAAP standards and internal control frameworks.
• Assist with regulatory requirements such as GDPR compliance and audit processes.
• Maintain accurate systems for multi-site financial operations.

Year-End & Audit Support

• Collaborate with external accountants during year-end processes.
• Prepare audit-ready schedules/documentation as required.
• Ensure effective implementation of financial controls.

Experience & Skills

The ideal candidate will have:

• Part-Qualified towards a professional accounting qualification such as ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Multi-site experience
• Strong experience in preparing management accounts and analysing financial data.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to work effectively with large datasets.
• Excellent attention to detail combined with an analytical mindset.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who is:

• Commercially minded with strong problem-solving abilities.
• A confident communicator capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organised with a proactive approach to their work.
• Professional, reliable, and able to maintain high levels of integrity.

Working Conditions

This role offers:

• A primary workplace based in South West London (with travel to other locations as needed).
• Flexibility to travel between venues

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates