Management Accountant

Management Accountant

Job Type – Full-time, Permanent

Location – Central Support, Hemel Hempstead with some travel to our beautiful parks

What we need, in a nutshell:

An exciting opportunity where in this role you will have a broad and varied remit which will include all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the finance reporting function of Away Resorts. The Management Account will be part of the team assisting the Finance Manager to champion robust financial controls to safeguard the business and the integrity of the financial results.

Who are we?

We are a dynamic and growing company, shaking up the Great British holiday. With 27 amazing UK resorts, we pull out all the stops and add the bells and whistles to give our guests the holiday of a lifetime.

Key responsibilities:

If you can match the skills, experience and qualities listed below, we’d love to hear from you:

• Support the month end close process by taking ownership of accounting entries such as prepayments and accruals ensuring postings are accurate and timely
• Support the team implement a strong culture of balance sheet discipline ensuring reconciliations are carried out regularly and action points are completed
• Drive strong process improvement across the finance function, identifying areas of weakness and ensuring new processes are adhered to
• Handle ad hoc queries regarding the management and statutory accounts
• Assist the P2P (Purchase to pay) team with the clearing down of purchase orders
• Build strong working relationships across the business, gaining acceptance as a highly collaborative and results oriented professional
• Maintain high standards of reporting accuracy across the P&L and Balance Sheet to ensure entries are posted correctly and assist the FP&A team with any queries as and when needed
• Support other business functions with customer related queries ensuring that they are supported with the necessary financial guidance necessary to give guests an amazing experience.

Skills, experience and qualities you’ll need:

• Working towards achieving Accountancy Qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
• Proven experience within finance teams across all facets of the function, with a proven track record in a high growth environment.
• Previous experience in financial reporting and controls in medium to large sized business
• Excellent communicator to explain accounting in clear & concise manner to stakeholders
• Ability to work under pressure, providing accurate high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.

It’s the icing on the cake, but not essential if you have experience in the leisure and hospitality sector.

It’s about your values too. We have a can-do, people-centred ethos at Away Resorts, and we look for certain qualities in our team members. Have a read about it and see if you fit the bill.

What we can offer you:

This is a chance to use and stretch your skills set and build your career in one of the fastest growing and most exciting holiday companies in the UK. Additional benefits include:

• Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Family Benefit
• Employee Discount Scheme - Perkbox
• Life Insurance
• Discounts on Away Resorts Holidays
• On Park Discounts
• Awards and Recognition

Want to join our team? Here’s how to apply

Just click on the Apply Now button and follow the instructions. To find out more about what it’s like to work for Away Resorts check us out at www.awayresorts.co.uk/careers.

Our Promise to You

Holiday Heroes come with all sorts of different super-powers, and we welcome them all!

We embrace diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities. From our investors to our teams, we love that everyone comes from different backgrounds, allowing us to grow and inspire each other. We’ll never accept any form of discrimination, and we’ll forever strive not just for our product to be unique but our people too. After all, wouldn’t it be boring if we were all the same? In short, we want you to bring your whole self to work!