Finance & Management Accounts Officer

Applications closing date: 23.59pm on Sunday 29th November 2026

Working Pattern: Minimum 37.5 hours per week. Occasional travel and out-of-office hours and weekend work will be required.

Location: Hybrid with flexible working, office based in Manchester

Reports to: Head of Finance

Contract: Permanent

PURPOSE

The Finance & Management Accounts Officer will support the Head of Finance in delivering accurate, timely and effective financial management across Basketball England.

The role will have a particular focus on the preparation of monthly management accounts, reconciliations, month-end and year-end processes, budget monitoring and financial reporting, helping to provide high-quality financial information to support effective decision-making across the organisation.

Working within a small Finance team, the postholder will combine strong accounting skills with a practical and flexible approach, providing hands-on support with day-to-day financial processing where required to ensure the Finance function operates effectively and key deadlines are met.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Management Accounts & Month End

• Support the preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
• Complete month-end processes including accruals, prepayments, journals and other accounting adjustments.
• Prepare supporting schedules and analysis for monthly financial reporting.
• Investigate variances and discrepancies, working with the Head of Finance and relevant colleagues to resolve issues.
• Support improvements to month-end processes to increase accuracy and efficiency.

Reconciliation & Financial Controls

• Prepare regular balance sheet, bank and key control account reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items promptly.
• Maintain accurate financial records and appropriate supporting documentation.
• Support the Head of Finance in maintaining effective financial controls and identifying opportunities to strengthen processes.
• Ensure financial transactions are appropriately recorded, coded and supported.

Budget Monitoring & Reporting

• Support the monitoring of income and expenditure against organisational budgets.
• Assist with variance analysis, forecasting and the preparation of financial reports.
• Provide clear and accurate financial information to support budget holders in managing their areas effectively.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Basketball England to improve financial understanding and the quality of financial information.

Year End, Audit & Compliance

• Support year-end close and preparation of information and schedules required for the annual statutory accounts.
• Assist with external audit requirements, ensuring information and supporting evidence are prepared accurately and promptly.
• Support the Head of Finance with VAT returns, statutory reporting and other financial compliance requirements as appropriate.
• Ensure financial activity is undertaken in accordance with Basketball England's financial policies, procedures and controls.

Financial Processing & Operational Support

• Provide hands-on support with accounts payable, accounts receivable and other financial processing where required.
• Support effective management of supplier and debtor accounts, including resolving queries and reconciling balances.
• Provide additional support across the Finance function during month-end, year-end, periods of high workload or absence.
• Maintain accurate, organised and accessible financial records.

Financial Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Use finance systems effectively to maintain accurate financial information and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and ways of working.
• Support the implementation of improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy and accessibility of financial information.
• Work closely with the Head of Finance and wider Finance team to provide a responsive and effective finance service.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant through ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent, or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining up-to-date accounting knowledge.

Experience:

Relevant experience of supporting or coordinating facility capital investment projects.

Demonstrable experience of:

• Preparing or supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Month-end accounting processes, including journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Preparing balance sheet and bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Budget monitoring, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Working with financial data and producing accurate and meaningful financial information.
• Supporting year-end processes and external audit.
• Working within established financial controls and procedures.
• Using accounting systems and Microsoft Excel confidently.
• Working effectively with both finance and non-finance colleagues.

Desirable:

• Experience of Xero, Dext Prepare, ApprovalMax or similar cloud-based finance systems.
• Experience within a sport, charity, membership or not-for-profit environment.
• Knowledge of VAT and associated accounting requirements.

Personal Skills:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Highly proficient in financial software and Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to engage and influence non-financial colleagues.
• Proactive, solutions-focused, and resilient under pressure.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, attention to detail, and high standards.

Other:

• An interest in basketball or sports is desirable but not essential.
• Passionate about people and helping to build great teams and culture.
• Commitment to Basketball England’s values, including safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and the highest standards of governance and conduct.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends when required.
• Subject to satisfactory DBS check, renewed every three years.

We’re working to build a team that reflects the rich diversity of the basketball community in England, where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to be their full, authentic selves at work. We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment. We make all employment decisions regardless of age, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Basketball England is an equal opportunities employer.

Research shows that some people don’t apply for a role if they feel they do not meet 100% of the person specification. We encourage you to apply, even if you feel you don’t meet every requirement in the job description. We are a supportive and inclusive organisation, and we want to break down barriers to people joining us. We encourage you to highlight what you can bring to the role and if this role excites you, we look forward to receiving your application.