Specialist, Financial Reporting

⚪ About the role

We are looking for an Specialist, Financial Reporting to join the Finance team at Liverpool FC.

You will oversee a diverse range of workflows that support the delivery of all reporting requirements during month‑end and year‑end cycles.

🟡 What will you be doing?

• Preparation of monthly management accounts for designated departments across the club.

• Monthly review of business support, operations, football and commercial P&L’s.

• Review and prepare monthly utility control accounts posting any adjustments.

• Review and update business rates control accounts.

• Review, prepare and post all monthly recurring and prepayment journals.

• Collate and prepare non-match day events schedule.

• Prepare and maintain all analysis schedules so they are ready and included in the monthly management packs.

• Reconciliation of retail stock Cost of Purchasing report posting adjustments for freight/duty.

• Reconciliation of all allocated balance sheet control / Intercompany accounts monthly.

• Preparation of any schedules requested as part of the external audit work.

• Completion of national statistics surveys.

• Preparation and review of player private expense deductions to be sent to payroll.

• Supporting the qualified accountants daily to make sure all reporting deadlines are achieved and providing any analysis schedules required for the business.

🟢 Who are we looking for?

• Strong knowledge of accounting methods and accounting standards to manage all internal/ external reporting requirements.

• Strong Microsoft, Word & Excel skills

• Demonstrated ability to organise and plan work in a changing and fast paced environment.

• Can prioritise workload.

• Good timekeeper

• Accuracy and attention to detail

• Must have a pro-active attitude with the ability to manage allocated workflows in an efficient way

• Excellent interpersonal skills – to deal with a variety of different stakeholders

🔵 Why should you apply?

This is a full-time position working 35 hours per week. Your main base will be our city centre office in Liverpool.

Please note, this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To reward your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days) and access to our benefits kit bag which includes but not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme matching up to 5.5%

• Life Assurance Cover

• Free financial guidance and mortgage advice

• Car salary sacrifice scheme for affordable driving

• Cycle to Work scheme to keep you active

• Purchase season ticket loans for easier commuting

• Exclusive shopping discounts & cashback with top retailers

• Will Writing Service for future planning

• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support

• Medicash Health Cash Plan for everyday healthcare needs

• Volunteering opportunities to give back to the community

• Special LFC perks – retail discounts, partner offers, free LFCTV GO access, and priority tickets for matches, events & concerts

…and much more! LFC Benefits.pdf

At Liverpool Football Club, we have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are always looking to making a positive difference in the communities that we operate within. We are proud of our achievements in this area; maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, becoming a founding signatory of the Football Association’s Football Leadership Diversity Code and being recognised as a leader in this important area on and off the pitch. We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and through the work being done across the club, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all. We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you.

Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Colleagues and Volunteers to share this commitment.

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