Job Description

Beaulieu Enterprises Ltd - Financial Controller

50,000 per annum, 37.5 hrs per week, ON-SITE role.

Location: Beaulieu, New Forest, Hampshire SO24

Closing date 15th August 2025

Interview dates: week commencing 18th August 2025.

Beaulieu is located in the heart of the New Forest, and has over 7000 acres, over 100 cottages, a thriving River and Boat yard and is home of the National Motor Museum and visitor attraction. We are looking for a commercially minded fully qualified Accountant. You need to be qualified, with at least three years post qualification experience, who wishes to contribute to the success of our visitor and leisure businesses as well as the wider Beaulieu Estate business.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical and leadership skills with sound commercial judgement and will have the ability to work collaboratively with other managers across the businesses.

We are not only looking for someone who has a strong passion for finance, but for someone who has a hands-on approach to help the business to make key business decisions. Reporting to the Financial Director you will be responsible for a team of seven who will work as part of the wider Finance Team.

Role includes

Oversee period end process including ensuring all control accounts are reconcile Prepare monthly management accounts & associated duties Prepare year end accounts for audit Prepare event profitability schedules. Preparation of annual budget including entering on the system BEL Quarterly VAT reconciliation and return Supervise the maintenance of the fixed asset records. Processing RHI claims for biomas. National Statistics returns Management of an accounts team including prioritising tasks and managing performance, sickness and leave. Working in a multi entity environment - preparation of accounts for multiple companies Ability to support directors and senior managers with financial information. Experience of charity accounts and returns Preparation of tax returns for charity and non-charitable trusts and companies Administration of staff benefits including pensions, healthcare and life cover.
In this role you will play a major part in the success of these organisations by providing timely financial information and ensuring strong financial controls.

Detail of the roles, responsibilities and requirements are included in the and Briefing documentation, to view the full appointment brief :https://www.beaulieu.co.uk/recruitment/

Due to the location of the role you must be able to travel independently to the New Forest as public transport is limited

To Apply:

Download the job description, briefing document, hierarchy chart and complete an application form, plus a covering letter and send to: recruitment@beaulieu.co.uk.

Please let us know if you require any adaptations to the recruitment process

. For an informal chat about the role or with the Financial Director, please contact Human Resources on: recruitment@beaulieu.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Employee discount Enhanced paternity leave Financial planning services Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Brockenhurst SO42 7ZN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

post qualification: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/08/2025
Reference ID: V354
Expected start date: 01/11/2025