Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant

About SailGP

The Role x SailGP Championship is the most exciting racing on water, where anything can happen in short, adrenaline‑fueled battles between national teams at iconic stadium destinations worldwide. Top athletes fly in identical high‑tech F50 catamarans faster than the wind, at speeds approaching 60 mph. Founded in 2018, SailGP is one of the world’s fastest‑growing sports and entertainment properties, now in its sixth season.

SailGP races for a better future, championing a world powered by nature, and has become the first climate positive sports and entertainment property in 2020.

Summary

SailGP is seeking a full‑time Accounting Assistant based in London who will support the finance department in payables and receivables, monthly and ad‑hoc reporting. The successful candidate will have a university degree (preferably in finance or accounting), at least one introductory financial accounting course, and plans to progress their education through a professional designation. Strong communication, analytical skills, and proficiency with financial systems and Excel are required.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist finance team with departmental inquiries
• Work closely with accountants or finance managers
• Process invoices, bills, and expenses (checking coding, subsidiaries, invoice details) and ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax rules
• Create new vendors (Gatekeeper) and customers (Net Suite)
• Maintain monthly credit‑card reconciliations, post transactions, and liaise with credit‑card holders
• Reconcile monthly statements from vendors
• Enter and check coding of staff expense reports
• Manage accounts payable
• Maintain accounts and allocations for global events
• Liaise with travel team to reconcile all travel‑related charges
• Assist finance team in ad‑hoc and monthly financial reporting on a timely basis

Growth Opportunities

• Transition to accounting for teams and other departments
• Educational support for professional designations

About You (Qualifications)

• Experience in an administrative finance role (desirable)
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Understanding of debits/credits
• Degree level education or equivalent
• High computer literacy with MS Office and related business and communication tools (SAP Concur, Net Suite)
• Hands‑on self‑starter with proven ability to multi‑task
• Ability to operate independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
• Works comfortably under pressure and meets tight deadlines
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, start‑up environment
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills
• Culturally sensitive and able to work globally

Key Expectations

• Live SailGP’s values and contribute to a positive culture
• Champion an inclusive environment where diversity is valued

Location

London, UK (3–4 days per week in the London Office)

SailGP is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Accounting/Auditing and Finance