Group Accountant - Hemel Hempstead
Description
We're currently looking for a Group Accountant as a key part of our Group Finance team, responsible for financial reporting and compliance across Butlin's central support and Resorts.
Key Responsibilities
1. The Group Accountant will be responsible for maintaining the financial accuracy and control over revenue reporting, assisting with the preparation of two year-end statutory group accounts.
2. Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations for accounts relevant to your role, whilst performing monthly postings to ensure financial reporting accuracy.
3. Supporting and liaising with external auditors as required, maintaining a strong internal control environment, including compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and company policies.
4. Reconciliation of holiday sales revenue from revenue systems (Seaware) and the correct posting to the general ledger, investigating and resolving any differences.
5. Mentoring junior team members and contributing to their development as well as having an input on team structure and responsibilities, processes, and improvements.
6. Assisting with Corporate Tax computations and submissions, understanding quarterly VAT preparation as well as performing quarterly VAT reconciliation workings to be used in the VAT calculation.
7. Leading or contributing to finance transformation projects such as systems implementation or process simplification improvements. Supporting financial initiatives with robust financial insight, reviewing existing processes with recommendations for improvement and efficiencies.
About You
The ideal candidate should possess a professional qualification such as ACCA or ACA, along with a minimum of 1 year post-experience in a group accounting role within a similarly sized business, preferably in a senior capacity.
A detailed knowledge and understanding of accounting of revenue and deferred income is essential. You need to have a strong background in planning, reporting, and financial analysis, paired with advanced Excel skills that include data analysis and financial modelling. Familiarity with ERP systems, such as ERPX, is essential, and you should have a demonstrated ability to quickly learn new systems. You should be self-motivated, proactive, and confident, with an accurate and detail-oriented approach that allows you to identify and implement process improvements effectively. Additionally, strong stakeholder management skills are necessary for engaging with resort finance teams and supporting office teams in building effective relationships.
About Butlin's
At Butlin's, we're all about fun, excitement, and adventure by the bucketload! For over 80 years we've been delighting hundreds of thousands of guests each year, whether on a non-stop action family break or our epic Adult-only Big Weekenders.
Ask any of our team, past and present, and one of the best things they'll say about working at Butlin's is our culture! We're all about providing our guests with an Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break, brought to life through our three mighty values. So, if you want a role where you Create Smiles, where you aren't afraid to Get Stuck In and where the team genuinely Cares For Each Other - this could be the perfect fit for you.
There has never been a more exciting time to join Butlin's!
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