Overview
Location Accountant – Haydock Park Racecourse
We’re looking for a proactive Location Accountant to join our dedicated team based at Haydock Park Racecourse. In this diverse role you’ll be supporting venue management for the racecourse with financial performance, event P&Ls, forecasting, and budgeting. You’ll be onsite at your racecourse during all race days to provide key insights, ensure smooth financial operations, and act as a link between the venue and head office.
Location Accountant – Haydock Park Racecourse
£40,000 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.
Responsibilities
* Based out of Haydock Park Racecourse, being a key support function during race days
* Acting as the key commercial contact during race days and events, ensuring tech is set up and functional
* Preparing accurate pre- and post-event P&Ls, including key assumptions
* Supporting timely forecasts, budgets, and financial statements
* Analyzing contract performance and providing financial insights
* Partnering with managers to drive financial awareness and performance
* Assisting with working capital, debt, stock, and cash control
* Producing clear reports and supporting business reviews
* Ensuring smooth finance processes between venue and head office
What We’re Looking For
* Ideally be AAT qualified or working towards a professional qualification in ACCA/CIMA/ACA (QBE also acceptable)
* Experience in a financial role within a similar 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 for large quantity of data, with close attention to detail
* Good to superb Excel skills
* Flexible working ability as there is some weekend work
What You’ll Get In Return
* Competitive salary with bonus and full company benefits
* 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme
* Healthcare & wellbeing: Aviva Digicare, Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments)
* Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
* Family benefits including 2 days’ additional leave after returning from maternity leave, a day off for your baby’s first birthday, and enhanced family leave
* Perks & discounts: shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts; 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off PureGym memberships
* Pension scheme; Life Assurance; preferred rates on salary finance products
* Professional subscriptions; ongoing training and structured career pathways
* Meals on duty included
Why Join Us?
Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world’s largest catering company, and a vibrant leader in hospitality. We celebrate individuality and build inclusive teams where everyone belongs. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and excellence. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive.
Together, we create unforgettable experiences – and shape the future of hospitality. For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.
Role Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries: Accounting
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