Wasserman is hiring a
Management Accountant (Contract)

Wasserman is a global leader in sports, music, entertainment and culture. Founded in 2002, Wasserman represents many of the world’s most iconic sports and entertainment figures, musical artists, brands and properties, empowering them to shape culture and captivate audiences worldwide.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman operates globally across 27 countries and more than 62 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com.

We are currently looking for an Management Accountant to join us in London on a contract basis (6-9 months) This role is responsible for managing financial reporting and data across various Football departments ensuring an efficient, accurate and timely run financial & management accounting function.

Main Responsibilities;

Football

• Responsibility for the monthly reporting process across various EMEA football companies and cost centres, including full P&L and balance sheet reporting and variance analysis
• Responsible for managing the monthly forecast process
• Preparing monthly reporting packs with commentary and analysis for business stakeholders
• Maintaining clean and accurate data across the divisions
• Supporting with system integrations

Month End Close & Analysis

• Own and prepare the month end close process; ensuring timetables are adhered to and deliverables are met.
• Preparation and review of departmental P&Ls and associated supporting schedules
• Prepare, review and maintain accurately reconciled revenue schedules
• Prepare, review and distribute agent commission statements
• Preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations
• Own and present the monthly performance and variance analysis to senior management
• Prepare monthly key management information packs for heads of department with commentary and supporting schedules
• Manage the monthly reforecast process, ensuring inputs are aligned with accurate and up to date information
• Maintain monthly football database
• Model and run ad hoc analysis to support commercial decisions
• Bonus calculation/tracking

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years in accounting roles with a minimum of 1+ years at management accountant level
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and office applications (Pivots and logic formula)
• Ability to analyse financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections in a clear and insightful manner to non-finance as well as finance users
• Well-developed communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of management.

Benefits

• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• 25 days per annum plus UK bank holidays, and additional DE&I days
• Hybrid Working
• Pension: 4.5% employee // employer contribution with Aviva
• Income Protection: Pays you 75% of your base salary in the event that you are absent from work due to illness or injury for 13 consecutive weeks or more, capped at 5 years
• Life Assurance: Pays your nominated beneficiary four times your base salary in the event of your death whilst employed by the Company
• Employee Assistance Programme (Wellbeing support for you and family living with you // free legal and financial advice, including telephone and potentially in person counselling)
• Season Ticket Loan

Optional benefits (post probation)

• Health Cash back plan which provides you with reimbursements for everyday medical costs including dental, optical, prescriptions & physical therapies
• Season Ticket Loan: An interest free loan for the purpose of purchasing an annual season ticket for travel between home and work
• Cycle to work scheme: A one year hire agreement for a cycle and accessories worth up to £2,000, done via salary sacrifice with an option to purchase cycle at the end of the agreement
• Gym Flex: An interest free loan for the purpose of purchasing an annual Gym membership, providing a low corporate discounts at over 3,700 gyms, studios and outdoor fitness events

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