PURPOSE

Accountant for the England and Wales Cricket Trust (EWCT), ECB’s wholly owned subsidiary charity, Business Partner for recreational cricket departments and finance contact for major matches, with responsibility for one member of staff in this area.

One of three project accountants in the Finance department. You will work closely with your ECB Finance colleagues and deal directly with several internal departments and 39 County Cricket Boards to support the delivery of cricket as well as working with the 10 major match venues on major match day related finance matters.  You will line manage one member of staff.

The role is a maternity cover (maternity leave likely to be June 2021 to March 2022), with ad-hoc project work and handover before then (current incumbent is based in Lord’s) and the possibility of a full time role after the initial term.

This job description is only a summary of the role as it currently exists and is not exhaustive or comprehensive. The responsibilities and accountabilities might differ from those outlined and other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job.

WHO WE ARE

The England and Wales Cricket Board is the national governing body for all cricket in England and Wales, supporting the game at every level – from grassroots to professional.

We believe cricket is a force for good that can have an enduring impact on everyone’s lives and we have an ambitious strategy to inspire a generation to say ‘cricket is a game for me’. It provides great entertainment. It teaches important skills, both physical and social.  It can help inclusion and social cohesion, bringing communities together.

The ECB welcomes applications from all backgrounds to ensure we deliver our Inspiring Generations strategy and fulfil our purpose to connect communities and improve lives through cricket.

OUR VALUES

• Stronger As One Team – We are stronger together. We allow for individual strengths and beliefs but head in the same direction. We respect, support and really listen to each other along the way.
  
  

• Push New Boundaries – We are bold, brave and curious. We challenge and don’t settle. We forge the future whilst remembering our roots.
  
  

• Be The Best In The Game – On & Off The Pitch – We train hard. We strive to be our best to help the team be the best. We celebrate our victories and learn from our let downs.
  
  

• Passion For Play – We are here to inspire & be inspired. We are serious about what we do, but don’t take ourselves seriously. We enjoy the journey and have fun.

   

YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF

• You have a passion for excellence, are energetic, highly motivated, and have an enquiring mind.

• You are a clear and articulate communicator with the sense of humour required to deal with high pressured situations.

• You have an unshakable can-do attitude.

• You thrive under busy, variable and exciting environments where no two days are alike.

YOU’LL BE DOING

 Facts and Figures

The key objectives of the EWCT are to deliver revenue funding to the recreational game to facilitate the existing community participation and enable increased participation amongst all levels of the amateur game; to administer an interest free loan scheme for amateur cricket clubs to support their cricket programmes; to provide facility grants both for cricket machinery and wider facility enhancements to support the amateur game; and to support other cricketing charities whose objects are aligned with that of the Trust.

The County Partnership Agreement 2021-24 sets out the funding commitments from ECB to the recreational game over this period and the associated obligations of all parties involved.  This role is involved in the oversight and financial administration of the majority of this funding.

 Key Working Relationships

·         Finance

·         Recreational Cricket Departments

·         Major Match Venues

·         CCBs

·         EWCT Trustees

Principal Responsibilities and Accountabilities - Job specific

• EWCT accountant (responsible for monthly management accounts, budgeting and variance reporting using NetSuite and statutory year-end financial reporting/audit).

• Treasury management for EWCT’s investment portfolio including computation of cash flow forecasts, liaising with institutions on banking rates and placing deposits with the relevant institutions.

• Financial control of internally funded capital grants schemes and the Sport England funded capital grant schemes, ensuring that the funding is accounted for in line with stringent accounting and reporting requirements.

• Payment administration for grants.

• Financial management of the EWCT £10m interest free loan scheme. This includes reviewing Clubs for credit-worthiness, processing and monitoring loan payments and reporting summary information.

• Finance team’s first point of contact for County Cricket Boards.

• Business Partner to the Participation and Growth department (with another project accountant based at Edgbaston providing support to membership services), the Facilities team and other departments as required, including budgeting.

• Sport England finance contact for ECB (relationship management, delegated responsibility for self-assurance return, quarterly reporting on finances including liaison with the internal budget-holders, input into ECB’s group accounts).

• Major Match Revenue audits in line with Staging Agreements

• Management of major match refund process, major match insurance support and associated projects.

• Oversee Recreational Cricket Insurance programme.

• Responsibility for company risk register. 

• Line manager for ECB Finance Administrator, who oversees company ticket & hospitality requirements and provides travel & expense support.

Ad hoc

Financial projects as required. Recent examples include sustainability reporting, systems updates and work alongside the Commercial Department to implement the #FundsForRuns project.

YOU’LL HAVE

• A recognised accounting qualification: ACA or equivalent.

• Proven experience with strong technical knowledge, and extensive experience of overall combined accounting and finance experience.

• Experience with preparing management and regulatory financial statements, period end close processes, and auditor liaison.

• Knowledge of charity SoRP accounting and/or the sports sector (desirable).

• Essential – excellent MS Excel skills including analysis and bespoke calculators/financial models as required.

• Preferred – knowledge of financial systems, in particular NetSuite and Concur.

• Sound decision making skills, with strong business acumen.

YOU’LL RECEIVE

• Competitive salary

• 25 days’ holiday

• Private medical insurance - contribution

• Non-contributory 8% pension

• Life assurance

• 30% discount on New Balance items