Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Desired Start Date: November
Location: Newry, Northern Ireland - Hybrid with 2-3 days a week in-office
About STATSports:
Want to play your part in shaping the future of sport? At STATSports, you’ll join a team trusted by the world’s biggest athletes and organisations. Our technology powers performance on the biggest stages and drives the next generation of athletes.
From our beginnings in 2007 to becoming the global leader in GPS player tracking, innovation has always driven us forward, and our people make it possible.
We work hard, we celebrate success, and together we’re creating something special. The next breakthrough in sport could have your name on it.
The opportunity:
The Assistant Accountant will work closely with the Management Accountant and Financial Controller to ensure accurate, timely and informative monthly reporting for STATSports Group Limited and its subsidiaries. There will also be a key focus on assisting with revenue recognition and supporting the Accounts Receivable team. Study support will be provided towards a professional accountancy qualification.
What you’ll be doing:
Help to prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including:
Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
Monthly P&L reviews and variance analysis
Support the month-end close process, ensuring financial information is accurate and completed within reporting deadlines
Support Accounts Receivable activities
Accurate posting and review of revenue contracts
Statutory audit preparation of schedules and supporting documentation required by auditors
Support ad hoc projects and help to improve finance processes
Support function for general accounting queries with the finance team
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications, or requirements associated with the job.
What we’re looking for:
Part-qualified accountant studying towards a professional qualification, e.g. ACA/ACCA/CIMA
Proficient in the use of MS Office, especially Excel
Demonstrate experience of applying technical accounting knowledge to transactions (e.g. revenue recognition criteria)
Attention to detail and the ability to work with other team members to meet necessary reporting deadlines
Can explain finance data to non-finance stakeholders
Nice to have (but not essential):
Experience with ERP Accounts Packages, ideally in Microsoft Navision
Experience with cost accounting
Experience with group accounts and consolidations
Experience with Power Query and Power BI
Good problem-solving skills and general accountancy acumen
Equal opportunity employer:
STATSports is an equal opportunity employer. If you feel you would be a great addition to the team and are excited by the prospect of forging an impactful career with us, we would love to hear from you. We would particularly welcome applications from women and underrepresented groups.
No one wins unless everyone wins!
We believe that diverse teams have the greatest impact, so we really care about creating a diverse and inclusive environment. At STATSports, no one wins unless everyone wins, and we’re focused on creating a team where everyone feels they belong. We welcome people from all backgrounds, with different perspectives, ideas and experiences to work with us. If you do, you'll be joining an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to share their opinion, showcase their skills, develop their career and be part of a caring and inclusive team.
Why STATSports?
We’re still a small business that happens to be the world leader in our field; that means you can be a part of something big.
Working at STATSports, you’ll have a real impact and see directly how the day-to-day work you do makes a difference in sport at the elite level. You’ll collaborate with a world-class team and be given the freedom to innovate, create and deliver at the highest level.
We look forward to receiving your application!