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Location Accountant

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

Are you seeking your next role within Finance that will enable you to develop your career within a commercially driven, fast paced FTSE 30 business? Would you relish the opportunity to join a fun and diverse organisation within a unique location? If so, we have a brilliant opportunity for a Location Accountant to join us and support the Aintree and Carlisle Racecourses.

Levy UK is the name behind legendary experiences and powerful partnerships with the UK’s most iconic and unique venues; we are proud to be working in partnership with the Jockey Club. Jockey Club Catering was formed in 2009 to provide outstanding catering, hospitality and customer service at all of The Jockey Club’s racecourses nationwide. It has a portfolio of 15 racecourses delivering over 333 race days a year and catering to an estimated 1.92 million race-goers plus 128,000 non-race day guests a year.

More about the role:

As a Location Accountant, you will support the venue management team in understanding their financial performance; whilst subsequently driving contract performance and monitoring change.  You will be responsible for:

  • 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
  • Overseeing budgets, forecasts and providing analysis surrounding contract performance
  • Attending regular reviews, acting as a business partner in relation to the provision of reporting and management information
  • Working closely with General Manager and Head of Departments to ensure full awareness of all financial drivers in the business
  • Assisting in improving Working Capital including debt management, stock & cash control
  • Clear and concise internal reporting and preparation for business reviews
  • Be the pro-active link between venue and head office teams to ensure all month end and general finance processes are working as well as required

Who you are:

To be right for us, you will be AAT qualified and/or working towards a professional qualification in ACCA/CIMA/ACA. You will possess good financial and commercial acumen with good knowledge of the hotel, catering and/or the hospitality industries. You will have skills, experience and knowledge in the following areas:

  • Management Accounts experience gained within the hospitality, catering or hotel 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 with a close attention to detail
  • A dynamic team player with a flexible approach
  • Good Excel Skills to an intermediate level
  • Self-motivated with an ability to effectively

*Due to the nature of the role, a full driving license is required*

What we'll give:

Competitive salary plus package 

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