Job Description

Job Overview

We're looking for a Financial Accountant to join us on a 12-month maternity cover contract, supporting the Warwickshire Cricket Foundation and wider group with accurate reporting, strong financial controls and high-quality month-end delivery. This role plays a key part in producing management accounts, supporting audits and ensuring our financial records are maintained to a high standard.

Working closely with the Finance Manager, you'll gain exposure across the whole finance function; management accounts, statutory accounts, audits, reconciliations and operational finance. It's an ideal opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to broaden their experience in a supportive and fast-paced environment.

Duties

Warwickshire Cricket Foundation

Produce monthly management accounts with clear variance analysis Maintain month-by-month budget phasing Manage month-end processes, including accruals and prepayments journals Intercompany reconciliations Maintain the financial management system and ledger Resolve supplier and customer queries promptly Support external auditors with year-end audit queries Prepare year-end statutory accounts journals as required

Warwickshire County Cricket Club

Support the Finance Manager in producing year-end group statutory accounts Assist with annual audit processes for the Club and wider group

General

Provide flexible support to meet business and operational needs, including on match days

Key Competencies

PRIDE Values Alignment

: The ability to integrate Passion, Respect, Innovation, Diversity, and Excellence into day-to-day work, decision-making, and long-term strategies.

Communication Skills

: Strong written and verbal communication, with an ability to engage effectively across teams.

Problem-Solving

: Approaches challenges thoughtfully, offering solutions and driving continuous improvement.

Collaboration

: Works effectively with colleagues, contributing positively to team objectives.

Accountability

: Takes ownership for tasks, ensuring work is accurate, timely and completed to a high standard.

Adaptability

: Comfortable working under pressure, managing deadlines and adapting to changing priorities.

Self Motivated

: Proactive and organised, with a strong commitment to personal and professional development.

Experience

Degree in finance/accounting discipline (desirable)*
Part-qualified chartered accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent) Prior experience in a financial accounting or management accounting role (desirable)*
Experience supporting audits or statutory accounts preparation (desirable)*

Skills

Excellent time management and ability to prioritise workloads. High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data. Proficient user of accounting/ERP systems. Competent with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Willingness to learn, adapt and take on new tasks as required.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay Store discount Work from home
Work Location: In person