Do you dream of working at the heart of elite rugby, supporting a legendary team on a world stage? Do you dream about working with a passionate, hardworking and friendly team? We are the team behind the team, come and join us!

WHO ARE WE

The British & Irish Lions is an iconic sporting brand in the world of rugby. Every four years, the Lions – the best of the best selected from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales – travel to the southern hemisphere to take on Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa on landmark tours.The British & Irish Lions has announced the initial details of a historic inaugural Lions Women’s Tour with the best women’s players from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales travelling to New Zealand to play the current world champions in 2027.The Lions foundations are strong, built upon 130 years of history and tradition with tours taking place regularly since 1888. The Lions is once in a lifetime experience for fans and leaves an enduring legacy wherever the team visit. Selection is the pinnacle of any eligible player’s career and an endorsement that you are amongst the very best in your position.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Lions is seeking a bright and motivated accountant to join our finance team and support the Finance Manager and Chief Financial Officer. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced, high-profile environment, working alongside industry leaders and playing a key role in the success of this iconic rugby brand.

• Fixed Term Contract until 31 December 2025.
• Location: The role will be based in the Lions HQ in Dublin 4. The role will be hybrid with occasional travel to the UK required.
• Opportunity to gain invaluable experience supporting a legendary sporting brand on the world stage.
• Work alongside an experienced Chief Financial Officer who has a proactive approach to wellbeing, training and development.
• Be part of a passionate team dedicated to the success of the Lions and rugby more generally.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Assist in the Management of the Finance Function

• Management of the Accounts Payable function including: supplier creation, invoice processing, supplier payments and supplier reconciliation management.
• Management of Accounts Receivable function including: customer creation, customer invoicing, contract management and debt collection.
• Assist with the management of cash including: producing accurate cashflow statements, supplier payments, addition and removal of new users/approvers and creation of bank accounts.
• Assist with the annual audit process from audit open to audit close meeting. Liaise with audit team to resolve queries and produce financial statements.
• Assist with the budget process. Liaise with budget holders to produce ambitious budgets for the financial years.
• Assist with the monthly forecasting with budget holders to ensure accurate forecasts are produced to enable informed Exec decision making.
• Management of taxation returns including, VAT & VIES, RTD, CT, PAYE and 46G returns.
• Support the Chief Financial Officer, Executive Team and Finance Manager by providing key financial information to assist with decision making.
• Update Risk Register to ensure all risks are captured and classified correctly through conversations with the Executive Team and produce reports for Exec and Board meetings.
• Assist with tax planning for tour party and liaise with BIL Tax Advisors where appropriate to obtain the correct tax treatments.

Annual Insurance Renewals

• Liaise with insurance brokers to receive insurance forms before renewals (Renewals on 1 January each year)
• Populate forms and return to brokers as necessary.
• Review quotes and challenge where necessary.

Stakeholder Relationships

• Develop and manage relationships with relevant stakeholders and third parties including: internal employees, suppliers, customers, financial advisors, financial institutions, consultants and agencies.

Governance

• Ensure the highest standards of corporate governance and risk management protocols are adhered to.
• Develop relevant policies as needed and ensure compliance with those policies/mandates.

Key Skills and Competencies:

Qualifications and Expertise

• Must hold an accredited accountancy qualification.
• Have 3+ years experience in a finance department, across a wide variety of finance functions, with relevant training in a large professional services firm meeting this requirement. Must have at least 1 years commercial experience.
• Must have excellent Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Skills & Personal Attributes

• Strong communication and presentation skills, recognising the important of continuous engagement and the ability to build relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders at all levels, many of whom have no financial background.
• The ability to collaborate with and understand all areas of the business to contribute affectively to the finance function.
• Demonstrates the highest professional standards of operation and delivery at all times, including working to tight deadlines.
• Proactive with a drive to constantly develop and improve all aspects of the finance team, finance systems and the wider business.
• Showing initiative and resilience, taking ownership of areas within the function and dealing well with uncertainty and change when they arise.
• Committed, loyal and highly trustworthy and someone who demonstrates the values of the Lions.

Commencement: ASAP

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