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Management Accountant

role at

The Premier League .

The Premier League’s Finance department is seeking a recently qualified Management Accountant to join the team. You will lead on reporting, provide business partnering support to various Premier League departments and manage the finances of affiliated companies and subsidiaries. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, technical ability and excellent interpersonal skills.

Application Deadline:

10 September 2025

Department:

Finance

Location:

London, UK

OverviewThe Premier League’s Finance department is seeking a recently qualified Management Accountant to join the team. You will lead on reporting, provide business partnering support to various Premier League departments and manage the finances of affiliated companies and subsidiaries. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, technical ability and excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Preparation of monthly management accounts

Balance sheet reconciliations

Statutory accounting and liaison with external auditors

Corporation tax computations

VAT return submissions

Budgeting

Liaison with the management team of each business

Responsibilities will also cover certain departments within the Football Association Premier League Limited

Business partnering with various Premier League departments including Football, Communications and the Policy and Social Impact department

Responsible for collation and review of youth development financial submissions from clubs

Data analysis and preparation of benchmarking reports

Financial due diligence analysis

Assist with ad hoc tasks and projects across the Finance function

Role Requirements

Chartered accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.) – up to two years post qualification

Ability to apply a structured approach towards balancing multiple demands and priorities

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Enthusiastic, self-motivated and a good team player

Knowledge of working with accounting software, Concur, Microsoft Dynamics GP and 365 FandO system desired but not required

Understanding of charity accounting standards is desired but not required

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To apply

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and apply with your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is 10 September 2025.

We are an equal opportunities employer and strive to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.

Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week. Where possible, you will attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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