Accountant – Kariera.com.cy

Why join Starwing?

At Starwing, numbers come alive. We are not just accountants — we are part of the game. From tracking a player’s first professional win to invoicing global brands and tournaments, every calculation connects you to the thrill of tennis at its highest level. Here, precision fuels performance, and your work helps rising stars shine. If you are ready to combine financial excellence with the energy of world sport.

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to take ownership of end-to-end accounting and financial operations related to sponsorship revenues, athlete disbursements, and associated professional services. This role involves managing bookkeeping and reporting processes, liaising with consultants and external service providers, and ensuring all financial activity aligns with contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Revenue & Client Disbursement Oversight

• Manage and reconcile sponsor payments into dedicated client accounts.
• Calculate and apply commission deductions? oversee the remittance of balances to athletes.
• Collaborate with consultants to ensure timely and accurate reconciliations and disbursements.
• Track and account for multiple income streams per athlete, including retainers, tournament bonuses, ranking bonuses, and appearance fees.

Bookkeeping & Financial Operations

• Maintain accurate and timely financial records for active athlete clients.
• Record transactions in accordance with commission structures and contract milestones.
• Reconcile client and bank accounts on a regular basis.
• Monitor sponsor receivables and resolve any payment discrepancies.

Liaison with External Professional Services

• Act as the primary finance contact for consultants, legal advisors, and tax professionals.
• Support preparation and review of VAT filings, corporate tax returns, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with Companies House and other regulatory submissions.
• Address sponsor-related financial documentation including W8BEN forms, tax disclosures, and KYC requirements.

Payroll & Consultant Oversight

• Coordinate UK-based payroll processing.
• Maintain oversight of consultant compensation arrangements, including fixed and bonus components.
• Track performance milestones to assess bonus eligibility where applicable.

Candidate Profile

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial accounting or client-accounting environments.
• Proven experience with financial reconciliations, commission-based accounting, and milestone-driven invoicing.
• Strong background in working with external professional services (eg, tax, legal, corporate advisors).

Desirable Experience

• Experience in the sports, talent management, or sponsorship sectors.
• Familiarity with international tax documentation and reporting (eg, W8BEN, KYC).
• Exposure to working with high-net-worth individuals and bespoke financial arrangements.

Key Skills

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel capability.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

What we Offer

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Discretionary performance-based bonus
• Pension scheme and benefits package