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About the Role

CAA Stellar is a world-leading sports agency seeking a proactive and high-energy Accounts Assistant to join their fast-paced finance team. This role offers broad exposure to a varied accounting function, with opportunities for skill development and progression towards an Assistant Accountant position. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with daily transactions and international compliance, and possess experience in a similar fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate accounts and support team objectives, reporting to the Financial Controller.
Provide day-to-day operational support to the Management Accountant.
Assist the Management Accountant with month-end closing procedures.
Process daily bank transactions and maintain up-to-date bank reconciliations.
Prepare and post routine journals, including prepayments, accruals, and lease journals.
Prepare trial balances from overseas entities and upload them as journals into SAP.
Support the reconciliation of specific balance sheet accounts, taking ownership as experience grows.
Manage intercompany accounts between CAA entities and resolve discrepancies.
Assist in preparing quarterly VAT returns and conduct monthly VAT reviews.
Support the daily management of ledgers and local compliance for European entities.
Prepare schedules and reconciliations for the year-end audit.
Provide general support for the year-end audit.

Requirements

AAT Level 2 or 3, bookkeeping/accounting qualification, or equivalent relevant experience.
Actively studying towards a recognised qualification (e.g., ACCA).
1-2 years of experience in a finance or accounts environment, including transaction processing and general accounting tasks.
Good understanding of basic double-entry bookkeeping.
Interest in developing a broader understanding of accounting and financial processes.
Experience preparing VAT returns with a basic understanding of VAT principles.
Organized, proactive, and willing to take ownership of tasks.
Experience using an accounting system or ERP software.
Good Excel skills, comfortable working with spreadsheets.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.
A positive, collaborative, and can-do attitude with a willingness to learn.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping
VAT return preparation
Accounting system/ERP software usage
SAP S/4HANA (advantageous)
Excel
VLOOKUPs (beneficial)
Pivot tables (beneficial)

Location

Mayfair office
New Cavendish Street office (ad hoc)

Work Type

Hybrid (3 days in office)

Experience Level

1-2 years

Education Level

AAT Level 2 or 3
Bookkeeping/accounting qualification
Actively studying towards ACCA

About the Company

CAA Stellar is a world-leading sports agency and a global leader in football management.
We manage the careers of hundreds of elite athletes across the UK and internationally.
We operate a 'total management' model blending data analytics, contract negotiations, and commercial partnerships.

Equal Opportunity

CAA is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture where diversity and inclusion are valued.
All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or any other legally recognised protected basis under UK law.
Please inform CAA’s Recruitment Department if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.