- Professional
- Office in London
The Premier League’s Finance department is looking for a recently qualified Management Accountant to join the team. This team member will lead on reporting and provide business partnering support to various Premier League departments as well as managing the finances of affiliated companies and subsidiaries. We are looking for a candidate with attention to detail, technical ability and strong interpersonal skills.
Who we are
The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in over 900 million homes in 189 countries.
We have a wide variety of responsibilities. These include organising the competition and its Handbook as well as managing the centralised broadcast and commercial rights. The work we do in conjunction with the Clubs also goes far beyond the 90 minutes. We support and provide a framework for youth development, we protect the organisation’s intellectual property, support the wider game and community programmes, undertake international development work and liaise with governing bodies and other leagues.
The Premier League is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.
Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week. Where possible, you will attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements.
The Role
Responsible for all financial reporting aspects of the Premier League Charitable Fund Limited, Professional Game Academy Audit Company Limited and certain Premier League operations including
- Preparation of monthly management accounts
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- Statutory accounting and liaison with external auditors
- Corporation tax computations
- VAT return submissions
- Budgeting
- Liaison with the management team of each business
- Responsibilities will also cover certain departments within the Football Association Premier League Limited
- Business partnering with various Premier League departments including Football, Communications and the Policy and Social Impact department
- Responsible for collation and review of youth development financial submissions from clubs
- Data analysis and preparation of benchmarking reports
- Financial due diligence analysis
- Assist with ad hoc tasks and projects across the Finance function
Role Requirements
- Chartered accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA etc.) – up to two years post qualification
- Ability to apply a structured approach towards balancing multiple demands and priorities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated and a good team player
- Knowledge of working with accounting software, Concur, Microsoft Dynamics GP and 365 F&O system desired but not required
- Understanding of charity accounting standards is desired but not required.
Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who are or may be at risk of harm. For further information, please see our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Guidance.
To apply please visit our careers page and apply with your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is 10 September 2025.
We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact [email protected]
