Job Type:
Permanent
Job Sector:
Unspecified
Region:
South West
Location:
Cheltenham
Salary Description:
Competitive
Posted:
28/10/2024
Recruiter:
Compass Group
Job Ref:
com/2310/74904003/52691169/SU
Location Accountant
£34,000 per annum
Based in Cheltenham looking after Exeter & Wincanton Racecourses.
Benefits:
* Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
* Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
* Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
* Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
* Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
* Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
* Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
* Meals on duty
* Vodafone discounts
* Pension scheme and Life Assurance
* Employee Assistance Programme
* 23 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday
* 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
* Competitive and supportive family benefits
* Day off for baby's first birthday
* Holiday purchase scheme
* On-going training & development and career pathways
* Professional subscriptions paid
* Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
About the Role:
If you are seeking your next role within Finance and want more than the “9-5” with an operational responsibility, we have a brilliant opportunity for a Location Accountant to join us at Jockey Club Catering at our Exeter & Wincanton Racecourses.
As our Location Accountant, you will support the venue management team in understanding their financial performance while driving contract performance and monitoring change. You will be the key Commercial resource on racedays and key events ensuring tills, PDQs, and tech are programmed and working.
Responsibilities:
* Preparing information for accurate P&Ls pre and post events including profiling, attendance and SPH assumptions.
* Assisting in the accurate & timely weekly, monthly and rolling forecasts and annual budgeting/forecasting process.
* Ensuring completion of financial statements.
* Compiling, creating and reviewing budgets, forecasts and providing analysis surrounding contract performance.
* Attending regular reviews and acting as a business partner in relation to the provision of reporting and management information.
* Working closely with General Manager and Heads of Departments to ensure full awareness of all financial drivers in the business.
* Assisting in improving Working Capital including debt management, stock & cash control.
* Providing clear and concise internal reporting and preparation for business reviews.
* Being the pro-active link between venue and head office teams to ensure all month end and general finance processes are working as required.
About You:
To be right for us, you will ideally be AAT qualified or working towards a professional qualification in ACCA/CIMA/ACA (QBE is also acceptable). You will possess good financial and commercial acumen with the following skills:
* Experience in a financial role within a similar industry.
* Ability to analyse and evaluate information in a clear and concise way.
* Excellent communication skills - ability to communicate oral and written information concisely and logically.
* Strong numerical and analytical skills for large quantities of data, with close attention to detail.
* Flexible working ability as there is some weekend work.
* Driving licence is required for travel to venues.
Our Commitment to Diversity:
At Levy UK & Ireland, we take pride in fostering a workplace culture that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. We believe that our differences are our greatest strengths, and we are committed to creating an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered.
Join us in our journey towards a more diverse and inclusive world, where every person has the chance to thrive and contribute their unique talents. Together, we can achieve greatness.
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