Financial Accountant

We are Two Circles. We grow audiences and revenues. We do that by knowing fans best. We work with clients to help them understand & influence what their fans are doing – the way fans spend their money, the events that fans attend, the channels fans respond to, the content fans watch and more. And we use the understanding this gives us to help our clients grow. Grow their audiences and grow their revenues - both direct to consumer and business to business revenues. Our platforms and services are trusted by over 900 clients globally, including the English Premier League, Red Bull, UEFA, VISA, the NFL, Nike and Amazon. We are almost 1000 people, based out of 14 offices, and we deliver work for sports and entertainment businesses of all shapes and sizes all over the world 

We are hiring a Financial Accountant. The Financial Accountant is responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting across the balance sheet, profit and loss (P&L) and cash flow. The role plays a key part in the month-end close process, ensuring the integrity of the financial records through robust reconciliations, analysis and financial controls. 

Working closely with the wider Finance team and business stakeholders, the Financial Accountant will provide high-quality financial information to support decision-making while maintaining strong financial governance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Month-End Close 

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including balance sheet, P&L and cash flow reporting.  

• Deliver month-end activities in line with the Finance timetable and support completion of monthly close checklists. 

• Own balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all accounts are complete, accurate and supported, with reconciling items resolved promptly.  

Audit & Statutory Reporting 

• Support external audit requests and provide audit schedules and supporting documentation. 

• Assist with preparation of statutory financial statements. 

• Ensure reporting complies with IFRS. 

Other Responsibilities 

• Perform financial analysis, investigate variances and unusual movements, and provide clear commentary to support management decision-making.  

• Maintain strong financial controls, including oversight of accruals, prepayments and provisions, ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures.  

• Support continuous improvement of financial reporting processes through automation, standardisation and enhancements to the month-end close process 

• Work closely with FP&A to ensure consistency between financial reporting and management reporting. 

• Support improvements to ERP and finance systems. 

• Assist with ahoc projects. 

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

Essential 

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent)  

• IFRS background  

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and regulations  

• Advanced Excel skills  

• Strong attention to detail  

• Ability to work well in a team and collaborate with colleagues  

Desirable 

• Experience working for a SME 

• Experience working for global business 

• Experience in sports or a related entertainment industry  

• Experience in a people-led agency environment  

• Personal empathy with sports 

Benefits

What can we offer you?

We offer a benefits package to suit you and your lifestyle! Out of a core monthly budget, you can choose your own comprehensive benefit package

·       Renowned Team Days often throughout the year

·       Summer Away Days

·       23 standard days of holiday (+ 1 Birthday, +2 for a ‘Big Life Event’ and +1 Admin Day), closure of office over Christmas (plus Bank Holidays)

·       Discretionary Bonus based on company performance

·       Performance Reviews every 6 months with discretionary salary increases

·       Private healthcare (Vitality) and/or Health Care Plan (Medicash)

·       Mobile phone contribution

·       Sport Challenge contribution

·       Gym membership contribution

·       2x annual kit drops

Our recruitment process will be honest & thorough, and so will our roles. In return, we can offer honesty, integrity, and the chance to progress in the organisation as quickly as you develop within it.

Two Circles is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.