**Job Overview**
We are seeking an experienced accounting professional to lead our finance team and oversee daily accounting operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of Welsh sport, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and integrity of financial reporting.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Oversee daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in line with company policies and procedures.
* Manage month-end processes including journals, adjustments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
* Support the preparation of statutory financial statements for the Group and subsidiaries (FRS 102 compliance).
* Act as audit lead, coordinating external auditors and ensuring efficient preparation of financial records.
* Maintain accurate financial records and asset registers.
* Oversee the payroll function, ensuring timely and compliant processing and successful integration into the finance team.
* Ensure robust financial controls and processes are in place.
* Manage, support, and develop a team of three finance professionals.
**Requirements:**
A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience.
Proven experience leading a finance team, with a track record of developing colleagues.
Strong technical knowledge of management accounts, month-end/year-end processes, and statutory reporting.
Working knowledge of FRS 102 and the UK tax environment.
Solid understanding of payroll processes.
Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office and finance systems.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships.
Experience in process improvement and managing change.
**Benefits:**
25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
Flexible working hours (Monday - Friday, typically 9am - 5pm).
Hybrid working ideally 2 days from home per week.
Pension scheme (5% employee contribution, matched by organisation).
Life assurance (2 x basic annual salary).
Flexible Health Care Cash Plan (optional).
Employee Assistance Programme.
Enhanced sick pay.
Free parking and gym access.
Discounts at partner stores.