Job Description

Finance Manager - Dale Hill Hotel and Golf Club

Location: Onsite, full time, renumeration 40,000 to 50,000 (

dependant on experience)

Are you a hands-on finance professional who thrives in fast-paced environments?

Do you enjoy owning the numbers, improving systems, and making sure everything adds up.

Whether you're stepping up into your first full management role or bringing years of experience to a new challenge, this is a great opportunity to make a real impact in a leading hospitality business.

About the Client

Our client is a well-established hospitality and leisure business located high on the Sussex Weald. Known for delivering high-quality guest experiences, the site combines accommodation, events, dining, and leisure facilities. As the business continues to grow, they are seeking a Finance Manager to lead their finance function.

What's In It for You?

Autonomy & Impact

- You'll have full responsibility for the management and reporting of accounts across hotel and leisure operations.

Visibility

- Work closely with the Accounts Assistant and General Manager to ensure cost effective productivity.

Stability

- Join an established business with a strong reputation and long-term growth plans.

Perks

- Discount stays at hotel and other sister properties, onsite parking, lunch provision free and free use of facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Monthly production of trading and profit and loss accounts and fully reconciled balance sheet

Annual accounts reconciled and audit files produced ready for the audit process

Manage nominal ledger, sales ledger, bought ledger

Bank reconciliation and fixed assets management

Liaising between partners to ensure prompt payment and accurate calculations are made for payroll

Cashiering and banking process including monthly updates

Petty Cash and VAT management

Ensure prompt payment of suppliers through debtors and credit control management

Liaise with relevant parties and ensure effective systems are in place for Stock Control

Oversee Inter-company accounting, including recharges to group companies

Manage accruals and pre-payments

Communicate and work alongside all Heads of Departments to ensure cost effective systems are in place regarding accounts management

In liaison with the General Manager

Determine trends in the financial condition of the company and advise ways of managing funds to support the business.

Provide recommendations to maximise profits

Develop long term business plans and organise funding strategies

Research and develop cost saving methods of working, or management of resources across the business.

What We Are Looking For

Bachelor's degree in in a relevant business field and or be certified as an Accounting Technician or part qualified accountant

Minimum 5 years of experience in accounts, ideally in the hospitality industry

Extensive experience of working with

Sage Line 50, Excel, Concept and Opera

Strong understanding of UK accounting and reporting standards

Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and time management

Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate across departments

Apply Now

If you're a proactive, reliable finance professional looking for a fresh challenge in a beautiful UK countryside setting and happy to be office based, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Employee discount On-site gym On-site parking
Work Location: In person