Accountant
| Posting date: | 05 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 May 2024 |
| Location: | Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL |
| Company: | Bourne Leisure |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | req59267 |
Summary
Accountant
Hemel Hempstead (Hybrid)
Annual salary + Bonus and Benefits
Haven are currently seeking an Accountant to join our Finance Function.
This role plays a crucial role in supporting the Finance Manager - Accounting to maintain accurate financial records, comply with reporting standards, and provide valuable insights into the company's financial performance. This role requires attention to detail, analytical skills, and a strong understanding of accounting principles and reporting requirements.
This is a full-time, permanent position based at our Head Office in Hemel Hempstead, with an expectation of three days per week onsite and the remainder working remotely.
Your Opportunity:
To learn, develop and become an expert in a key area of the business by:
- Supporting the Finance Manager - Accounting to manage the weekly, month-end and year-end financial close processes for Haven.
- Supporting General Managers and Finance Business Partners with timely and accurate information.
- Optimising the functionality of ERPX for more efficient period close and reporting.
- Reviewing and reconciling general ledger accounts, ensuring proper documentation and support for all balances, highlighting as required areas of risk and opportunity against budgets and forecasts
- Helping to establish & maintain best practice for P&L and BS accounting throughout the Finance Operations team.
- Conducting variance analysis to identify discrepancies in financial results and assisting in providing explanations and recommendations for improvement
What we’d like you to bring:
- Strong grasp of GAAP or IFRS
- Understanding of financial impact on strategy
- Experience in Interpreting financial statements
- Experience in reconciling accounts accurately
- Able to collaborate effectively
- Detail-oriented for accuracy
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Excel proficiency for analysis
- Relevant degree or ongoing study
- Keep updated on industry trends
- Experienced in cross-functional teamwork
- Strategic financial planning ability
- Initiative in driving business goals
- Conduct with integrity and transparency
- Foster financial culture engagement
- Leadership with ethical standards.
- Newly qualifed or post qualified experience within a Professional Accounting/Finance qualification such as CIMA, ACCA or ACA
What’s In It For You?
- Holiday allowance that rises with service, plus a ‘Holiday Buy Scheme’
- Annual bonus
- 20% discount on both Haven and Warner Hotels holiday for you, family and friends
- Comprehensive wellbeing support
- Access to the Bourne Leisure corporate box at the O2 Arena ,London
- Exclusive discounts with corporate partners
- Exciting career pathways, including Learning and Development opportunities such as Apprenticeships and Degrees
- Enhanced family friendly policies and pay* (eligibility criteria applied)
Who are we?
We’re part of an award-winning Bourne Leisure family, which includes Haven & Warner Hotels. We have 9,000 fantastic team members and 39 beautiful seaside locations and our HQ based in Hemel Hempstead.
What’s it like to work with us?
Working with us is ultimately defined by our exceptional people and teams. At Haven, we take pride in our Breath of Fresh Air culture, which focuses on valuing and supporting every team member. We prioritise openness and transparency in our interactions allowing our team members to be their authentic selves.
We operate a hybrid working model, meaning 50% of your working week will be spent at the office, occasionally on Park, or at external events.
What can you expect during the recruitment process?
The interview process will be up to 3 stages and may contain a presentation or skills test, depending on the role. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best during this process, please let us know.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require, including whether a role can be part-time or a job-share.
We genuinely care about every candidate's experience during the recruitment process and are here to provide support where we can. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at resourcingteam@bourne-leisure.co.uk.