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Senior Financial Accountant
Manchester City
City Football Group (CFG) is the holding company established to oversee the creation and administration of a network of linked clubs and other footballing operations under the aegis of Manchester City.
Job Posted- 1 May 2026
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 11 May 2026
The Role
As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements, and driving continuous improvement across finance processes. You will work closely with the Head of Group Accounting and a range of internal and external stakeholders to support statutory reporting, audit processes and regulatory submissions.
You will take ownership of key reporting cycles, including month-end, year-end and audit, while also contributing to forecasting and budgeting activities. In addition, you will help strengthen financial controls, enhance processes, and support the organisation in navigating an increasingly complex regulatory environment, including UEFA, Premier League and emerging IFR requirements.
This is a highly visible role offering both technical depth and the opportunity to influence decision-making across the business.
What You'll Bring
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with post-qualification experience
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Experience preparing statutory financial statements and technical accounting papers
• Proven experience coordinating external audits and managing audit deliverables
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and challenge
• Experience within sports, media or entertainment, or audit and knowledge of football financial regulations would be advantageous
Why Choose Us
Working at City Football Group means being supported to do your best, with the flexibility and encouragement to look after your wellbeing. We’re committed to helping our people learn, grow and thrive in a culture built on collaboration, openness and hard work.
As part of our team, you’ll receive 26 days’ annual leave plus a day off for your birthday, private healthcare and dental cover, and an annual discretionary bonus. You’ll also have access to a Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP support, and a competitive pension and life assurance.
You can enjoy a range of additional benefits, including cycle to work, Give As You Earn, discounted match tickets, savings in the City Store, a free City+ subscription, stadium tour discounts, and wider retail and lifestyle offers.
How to Apply
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