Location : Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Hours of Work : 40 hours per week - evenings & weekends required
Closing Date : 04 February 2025
Finance Manager
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 reporting function of Away Resorts. You will 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: Responsible for elements of the Record to Report process of Away Resorts. Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes and systems to deliver a robust financial reporting function. Act as a key stakeholder and support Finance transformation, specifically for the introduction of new reporting tools and system developments to drive automation and reduce risk. Contribute to the preparation of robust set of accounts ensuring financial accuracy and adherence to accounting standards. Prepare group month end results in accordance with the timetable. Preparation of statutory accounts and make recommendations for processes improvements. Support year end audit, VAT returns and preparation of Corporation tax computations. Development of direct reports to ensure there is depth of talent across the function enabling rotation and progression. Build excellent working relationships across FP&A, Central Support, and the wider business, gaining acceptance as a highly collaborative and results oriented professional. Maintain high standards of reporting accuracy across the financial statements to ensure financial performance can be analysed and understood. Support the preparation of Balance Sheet and working capital commentary vs target to ensure the working capital position is understood and clear actions can be identified. 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 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. 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 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!
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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 reporting function of Away Resorts. You will 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: Responsible for elements of the Record to Report process of Away Resorts. Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes and systems to deliver a robust financial reporting function. Act as a key stakeholder and support Finance transformation, specifically for the introduction of new reporting tools and system developments to drive automation and reduce risk. Contribute to the preparation of robust set of accounts ensuring financial accuracy and adherence to accounting standards. Prepare group month end results in accordance with the timetable. Preparation of statutory accounts and make recommendations for processes improvements. Support year end audit, VAT returns and preparation of Corporation tax computations. Development of direct reports to ensure there is depth of talent across the function enabling rotation and progression. Build excellent working relationships across FP&A, Central Support, and the wider business, gaining acceptance as a highly collaborative and results oriented professional. Maintain high standards of reporting accuracy across the financial statements to ensure financial performance can be analysed and understood. Support the preparation of Balance Sheet and working capital commentary vs target to ensure the working capital position is understood and clear actions can be identified. 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 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. 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 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!
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