Accountant

About MATCH Hospitality

At MATCH Hospitality we design and deliver the best hospitality programmes at the most sought-after sports events in the world, including the FIFA World Cup, AFC Asian Cup, Nitto ATP World Finals, and Formula 1®. We are the industry leader in the production, management and sales of commercial hospitality programmes and deliver maximum exposure for our event partners via a well-established and comprehensive global sales agent network, in addition to our in-house direct sales team.

About the role

We are looking for an Accountant to join the finance team supporting the exciting Formula 1 Madrid project at MATCH Hospitality. Based in Valencia, this role will support the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of a fast-paced international business environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance team across a broad range of accounting activities, helping to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls, and efficient operational processes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow within a dynamic sports and events business.

Key responsibilities

Accounts Receivable & Billing

• Prepare and issue customer invoices accurately and on time
• Monitor incoming payments and follow up on outstanding balances
• Support reconciliation of customer accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Assist with revenue tracking and reporting

Accounts Payable

• Process supplier invoices and employee expenses
• Prepare payment runs and maintain supplier records
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries
• Ensure appropriate approvals and supporting documentation are in place

Financial Reporting & Month-End

• Support month-end closing activities and reconciliations
• Assist with journal entries and balance sheet reviews
• Help prepare monthly financial reports and variance analysis
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting schedules

Treasury & Tax

• Support daily treasury and cash flow activities
• Assist with bank reconciliations and cash monitoring
• Support preparation of VAT and other tax-related filings
• Assist with financial compliance and documentation requirements

Audit, Controls & Risk

• Support internal and external audit processes
• Help maintain strong financial controls and compliance procedures
• Assist with risk analysis and monitoring activities
• Contribute to continuous improvement of finance processes and reporting

Essential Skills

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills and team-oriented mindset
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Good Excel skills
• Experience working with ERP systems is desirable, particularly Microsoft Dynamics 365

Essential experience

• 2–5 years of experience in accounting or finance roles
• Experience in accounts payable and/or accounts receivable
• Exposure to month-end close processes and reconciliations
• Experience supporting audits and financial reporting activities
• Basic understanding of tax and treasury processes
• Previous experience in an international or project-based environment is desirable
• Experience within hospitality, events, sports, or fast-paced commercial businesses is a plus