Financial Controller

Financial Controller

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 running of the finance control function of Away Resorts. The Financial Controller will champion robust financial controls to safeguard the business and the integrity of the management and statutory accounts.

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:

• Preparation of management and statutory accounts ensuring financial accuracy and adherence to accounting standards in accordance with the group timetable
• Lead the audit process on a daily basis and support the Director of Financial Control on areas of judgement
• Working with the Director of Financial Control to continually develop and maintain an appropriate control environment for the group
• Run the 13 week cashflow process
• Ensure accurate preparation and timely submission of indirect tax returns including VAT, Gaming Duty, Bingo Duty and Gambling Commission submissions)
• Work with external partners to support preparation, completion and submission of corporation tax returns
• Assist with tax queries from 3rd parties
• Deliver monthly balance sheet and indirect cashflow reporting and reconciliations
• Lead, manage and develop a team of circa 7 qualified and part qualified accountants
• Support other areas of Finance as required through the provision of relevant information and knowledge required by other teams
• Support the Finance Transformation agenda and act as subject matter expert for all finance processes including supporting any finance systems and systems related investments to ensure they are fit for purpose
• Build excellent working relationships across Central Support and the wider business

Skills, experience and qualities you’ll need:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven at having led finance teams across all facets of the function, with a proven track record in a high growth
• Previous experience as a Financial Controller or Group Reporting Manager in Medium to Large sized business  
• 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!

Financial Controller

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 running of the finance control function of Away Resorts. The Financial Controller will champion robust financial controls to safeguard the business and the integrity of the management and statutory accounts.

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:

• Preparation of management and statutory accounts ensuring financial accuracy and adherence to accounting standards in accordance with the group timetable
• Lead the audit process on a daily basis and support the Director of Financial Control on areas of judgement
• Working with the Director of Financial Control to continually develop and maintain an appropriate control environment for the group
• Run the 13 week cashflow process
• Ensure accurate preparation and timely submission of indirect tax returns including VAT, Gaming Duty, Bingo Duty and Gambling Commission submissions)
• Work with external partners to support preparation, completion and submission of corporation tax returns
• Assist with tax queries from 3rd parties
• Deliver monthly balance sheet and indirect cashflow reporting and reconciliations
• Lead, manage and develop a team of circa 7 qualified and part qualified accountants
• Support other areas of Finance as required through the provision of relevant information and knowledge required by other teams
• Support the Finance Transformation agenda and act as subject matter expert for all finance processes including supporting any finance systems and systems related investments to ensure they are fit for purpose
• Build excellent working relationships across Central Support and the wider business

Skills, experience and qualities you’ll need:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven at having led finance teams across all facets of the function, with a proven track record in a high growth
• Previous experience as a Financial Controller or Group Reporting Manager in Medium to Large sized business  
• 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!