Management Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Assume full responsibility for accounting activities across Buckinghamshire Golf Club and Luton Hoo Hotel.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and provide value-adding analysis of results.
• Develop a strong understanding of how the businesses operate and the underlying financial and commercial drivers
• Maintain accounting records in accordance with group finance policies.
• Monitor and mitigate risk by ensuring a robust control environment through regular reviews and assessments with a view to enhance controls.
• Take full ownership for the preparation of the monthly management accounts
• Prepare timely, focused, and value-adding narrative and analysis of the monthly results and present them to senior team members at the properties and in Central Finance
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and ensure all balances are fully supported.
• Prepare VAT returns and other statutory submissions as required.
• Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable and deferred income processes.
• Manage weekly cash flow forecasts and working capital performance.
• Support annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Support the year-end audit and statutory accounts process.
• Provide support, training and guidance to finance and operational teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and change management initiatives.
• Maintain oversight of fixed assets, cash reporting and payroll controls and reporting.

About you..

Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant, either ACA or ACCA.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics ERP is advantageous but not essential
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to analyse large dataset
• Proficient in other Microsoft Office products such as Word and PowerPoint
• Experience reviewing and analysing data with excellent attention to detail
• Organised and methodical with strong time management and planning skills
• Strong communication skills both in writing and orally with experience business partnering and managing stakeholders
• Proactive and demonstrates initiative
• Curious with skills in problem solving and process improvement
• Comfortable working under pressure, takes pride in their own work and is confident delivering responsibilities with minimum supervision
• This role is based in our office in Heathrow - No hybrid working .