Management Accountant in London - Multi-site Leisure Brand
50-60k plus up to 20% bonus and benefits
Hybrid working (2 days a week in London office)
Are you a commercially-minded finance professional looking for the autonomy to shape a department from the ground up My client is a fast-growing operator in the UKs thriving padel and multi-sport sector. Since launching they have quickly expanded to 10 venues and are scaling rapidly with 5 new sites planned annually. Having previously outsourced their finance function they are now bringing it in-house offering the unique opportunity to be the first finance hire and lead the departments evolution.
The Role
Based in Clapham Junction you will be the financial engine of the business. You will manage everything from daily bookkeeping and Xero management to high-level financial planning helping us optimise profitability across court bookings coaching retail and memberships.
As they continue to scale you will play a pivotal role in evaluating new site feasibility and eventually hiring a bookkeeper to support your growing team.
Key Responsibilities
Management Reporting: Produce monthly P&L balance sheets and cash flow analysis for each venue providing commentary on performance and yield.
Daily Finance Operations: Manage the full bookkeeping cycle in Xero including bank reconciliations Hubdoc processing and accounts payable/receivable.
Financial Planning: Lead budgeting rolling forecasts and scenario planning to support our aggressive growth strategy.
Compliance: Manage monthly payroll VAT returns and ensure alignment with UK GAAP.
Operational Support: Work with the leadership team to analyse court utilisation staffing models and CapEx for facility upgrades.
Who You Are
Qualified or Part-Qualified: ACA ACCA or CIMA preferred.
Technically Proficient: Strong experience in management accounts Xero and advanced Excel.
Commercially Minded: You dont just report numbers; you look for the story behind them to drive growth.
Proactive & Independent: You are comfortable taking full ownership in a fast-paced multi-site environment.
Sports Enthusiast: An interest in padel or the wider sports industry is a significant plus.
Whats in it for you
This is a blank canvas role. You will move from being a reporter of data to a key strategic partner in a high-growth business. We offer a fast-paced environment where your work directly impacts the expansion of one of the UKs most exciting sports brands.
Your recruiter for this role is Maddie Cummings Recruitment Director at Love Recruitment group and can be contacted simply by applying for the role below. Maddie and Love Recruitment specialise in recruitment for the whole fitness & leisure sector and work on a number of jobs in the fitness & leisure industry. If keen to be considered please Apply Now.
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