Heybridge Associates
Financial Controller
Job Location
Skipton, United Kingdom
Job Description
As in-house recruiters for a Country Estate & Spa in the Yorkshire Dales we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Financial Controller, at an award-winning destination hotel near Skipton on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.
As Financial Controller you will support the strategic financial direction of the company, lead all operational finance related activities and be involved in the important relationships with the company's bank, auditors and external agencies, as led by the Managing Director (MD) and Executive Chairman.
Benefits/Working Hours
Salary is £60k - £65k per annum based in experience
Full time, Monday to Friday on-site
Meals on Duty
28 days Annual Leave (Pro-Rata) - Days Increasing with Service:
Birthday Day Off
Discounted Membership Fees at Nádarra Spa
Access to Hospitality Rewards
NEST Pension Scheme
Free Hospitality Action Employee Assistant Programme
Gratuities paid Monthly
Regular Rewards and Recognition
Employee Discount and Staff Offers
Free On-Site ParkingOperational/Functional Responsibilities
Daily audit of the ‘banking sheets’ prepared by the Finance Assistant
Work with front of house teams to ensure Guestline records for revenue, debtors and reconciliation of all control accounts is completed
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve any queries
Oversee the Accounts payable function and ensure that supplier payments are made on time
Processing all payroll payments from our rota software including ensuring that PAYE, NI and pension contributions are all correctly managed and resolve any queries in conjunction with HR Manager and Dept Managers
Monitoring rota costs against budgets and KPIs, and ensuring that KPIs, budgets and forecasts are updated as appropriate
Work with the Ops Manager to monitor and manage external contracts, services and product provided by suppliers to ensure that these are operating effectively and provide the best value to the company.
Work with the Ops Manager on the order processing, cost control and supplier network to achieving best value and a sustained group procedure that would limit supplier and invoice/transaction numbers to fit within a streamline finance functionFinancial Reporting
Collate, monitor, manage and present bi-weekly Sales Reports
Support the MD and team by leading on the preparation of budgets, management accounts and financial reports including cash flow forecasts, monthly management P&L information, balance sheets, tax returns and reports for regulatory agencies
Work with MD to develop and control the company’s annual operating budget to ensure that all financial targets are met and financial and statutory regulations complied with
Ensure that adequate financial risk management and sensitivity analysis is undertaken across the Leisure Business
Oversee and direct that all relevant taxation requirements are properly dealt within a timely manner and that all appropriate tax legislation is complied with
Prepare the company's financial accounts to ensure that these are presented accurately and on time for audit. Liaise with external auditors and assist them with any queries
Oversee the management and provision of the company pension schemeLeadership, People & Training
Responsible for leadership and management of the finance team
Responsible with the HR Manager for finance team recruitment, development, regular reviews and the management of disciplinary action in line with company policy
Implement, participate in and contribute to training and development within the team, to ensure that the finance team are experts in their roles and that all statutory training requirements are met Partner Relationships
Prepare bank reporting and where required, work with the MD and Executive Chairman on managing the relationship with the bank
To work with the MD to ensure HMRC submissions are filed correctly and on time and work with the MD to manage the relationship with HMRC
Responsible for working with suppliers to ensure that all contracts achieve best value for the company and are reviewed regularly
To ensure that business rate reviews are identified, and any reviews pushed for in a timely manner to ensure that rates are consistently matched to hotel performance
To prepare information and work with auditors to limit the audit time required Communication
Provide financial advice and support to the Chairman, Board and CEO for discussion, debate and analysis
Work closely alongside the MD, developing dashboard style snapshot updates on financial performanceHealth and Safety and Compliance
Assist Ops Manager to ensure that new and existing suppliers are compliant with the legal requirements of all aspects of Health and Safety including fire and food safety and licensing laws Essential Skills and Requirements
Professional Qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance leadership roles
Proficient understanding of finance management principles
Strong planning and organisational skills to prioritise own work and deadlines alongside the needs of the wider business
Proven ability to manage multiple projects ensuring compliance with budget restrictions
Excellent written communication and planning skills
Strong knowledge of financial software and Excel
Location: Skipton, GB
Posted Date: 11/14/2024
As Financial Controller you will support the strategic financial direction of the company, lead all operational finance related activities and be involved in the important relationships with the company's bank, auditors and external agencies, as led by the Managing Director (MD) and Executive Chairman.
Benefits/Working Hours
Salary is £60k - £65k per annum based in experience
Full time, Monday to Friday on-site
Meals on Duty
28 days Annual Leave (Pro-Rata) - Days Increasing with Service:
Birthday Day Off
Discounted Membership Fees at Nádarra Spa
Access to Hospitality Rewards
NEST Pension Scheme
Free Hospitality Action Employee Assistant Programme
Gratuities paid Monthly
Regular Rewards and Recognition
Employee Discount and Staff Offers
Free On-Site ParkingOperational/Functional Responsibilities
Daily audit of the ‘banking sheets’ prepared by the Finance Assistant
Work with front of house teams to ensure Guestline records for revenue, debtors and reconciliation of all control accounts is completed
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve any queries
Oversee the Accounts payable function and ensure that supplier payments are made on time
Processing all payroll payments from our rota software including ensuring that PAYE, NI and pension contributions are all correctly managed and resolve any queries in conjunction with HR Manager and Dept Managers
Monitoring rota costs against budgets and KPIs, and ensuring that KPIs, budgets and forecasts are updated as appropriate
Work with the Ops Manager to monitor and manage external contracts, services and product provided by suppliers to ensure that these are operating effectively and provide the best value to the company.
Work with the Ops Manager on the order processing, cost control and supplier network to achieving best value and a sustained group procedure that would limit supplier and invoice/transaction numbers to fit within a streamline finance functionFinancial Reporting
Collate, monitor, manage and present bi-weekly Sales Reports
Support the MD and team by leading on the preparation of budgets, management accounts and financial reports including cash flow forecasts, monthly management P&L information, balance sheets, tax returns and reports for regulatory agencies
Work with MD to develop and control the company’s annual operating budget to ensure that all financial targets are met and financial and statutory regulations complied with
Ensure that adequate financial risk management and sensitivity analysis is undertaken across the Leisure Business
Oversee and direct that all relevant taxation requirements are properly dealt within a timely manner and that all appropriate tax legislation is complied with
Prepare the company's financial accounts to ensure that these are presented accurately and on time for audit. Liaise with external auditors and assist them with any queries
Oversee the management and provision of the company pension schemeLeadership, People & Training
Responsible for leadership and management of the finance team
Responsible with the HR Manager for finance team recruitment, development, regular reviews and the management of disciplinary action in line with company policy
Implement, participate in and contribute to training and development within the team, to ensure that the finance team are experts in their roles and that all statutory training requirements are met Partner Relationships
Prepare bank reporting and where required, work with the MD and Executive Chairman on managing the relationship with the bank
To work with the MD to ensure HMRC submissions are filed correctly and on time and work with the MD to manage the relationship with HMRC
Responsible for working with suppliers to ensure that all contracts achieve best value for the company and are reviewed regularly
To ensure that business rate reviews are identified, and any reviews pushed for in a timely manner to ensure that rates are consistently matched to hotel performance
To prepare information and work with auditors to limit the audit time required Communication
Provide financial advice and support to the Chairman, Board and CEO for discussion, debate and analysis
Work closely alongside the MD, developing dashboard style snapshot updates on financial performanceHealth and Safety and Compliance
Assist Ops Manager to ensure that new and existing suppliers are compliant with the legal requirements of all aspects of Health and Safety including fire and food safety and licensing laws Essential Skills and Requirements
Professional Qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance leadership roles
Proficient understanding of finance management principles
Strong planning and organisational skills to prioritise own work and deadlines alongside the needs of the wider business
Proven ability to manage multiple projects ensuring compliance with budget restrictions
Excellent written communication and planning skills
Strong knowledge of financial software and Excel
Location: Skipton, GB
Posted Date: 11/14/2024
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