Senior Management Accountant (Swim England Trading Limited)
About Us
As the recognised national governing body for swimming, artistic swimming, diving and water polo in England, Swim England helps people learn how to swim, enjoy the water safely, and compete in all our sports.
Our Vision is to champion a healthy and successful nation through swimming and aquatic activity. The ability to swim is a life-skill that is essential to keep us safe in, on and around water. It is one of the nation's most popular recreational activities enjoyed by millions of people in England.
Swim England is uniquely placed to tackle inequalities and support health and wellbeing given the activities' accessibility to people of all ages and abilities.
In March of this year, we published the findings of an independent listening research report commissioned as part of our pledge to create a better future for everyone involved in aquatic sports. We are committed to only recruiting individuals who are as passionate as we are about being on this journey.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Management Accountant to join our busy Finance team on a permanent basis. The role is full time (35 hours per week) Monday to Friday based at our SportPark Office in Loughborough.
You will be responsible for providing accurate, relevant and timely financial information to directors, senior managers and budget holders of Swim England Trading Limited (Trading).
The role will include agreeing timetables for the production of the management accounts as well as setting timetables with budget holders for budgets, forecasts and management accounts. You will produce high quality management accounts for Trading which contain accurate and useful information and allow informed business decision making and performance measurement / management. You will work alongside budget holders to seek better business performance whilst maintaining the integrity and accuracy of our finance systems.
About You
You don't need to be able to swim to work with us, but a passion for the role that sport and physical activity can play in society would be advantageous!
In order to be shortlisted for the next stage in the process you must demonstrate within your application how you meet the following essential criteria:
1. Hold a recognised accounting qualification or is working towards the final stages of such qualification
2. Previous experience of working in a finance department and preparation of Management Accounts
3. Excellent understanding of Accounting systems, procedures and processes
Desirable
1. Knowledge of Great Plains or Business Central
2. Knowledge of sports, training, not-for-profit or charitable organisations
If you feel you have the suitable skills and attributes for this position then we would love to read your application, detailing how you meet the brief, and how you believe you're the right candidate for this opportunity.
Please be advised that we cannot offer visa sponsorship and that you must have right to work in the UK to apply or be considered for this role. Swim England is committed to inclusion and embracing the spirit of all equalities legislation. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from disabled people.
Swim England is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Interviews to take place at our SportPark Office in Loughborough on Wednesday 4th December 2024
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