Assistant Financial Controller
Champneys Head Office
Contract: Fixed Term | Salary: £35,000 pro rata
12 months Fixed Term - Maternity Cover (from June 2026)
This role is based at Buxton Crescent. We are seeking an experienced Assistant Financial Controller to work closely with the Financial Controller, Group Financial Controller and Hotel Manager, providing support in managing hotel’s financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and compliance with statutory and company policies.
The role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day finance activities, maintaining the integrity of financial data, and assisting in the production of timely and accurate management accounts.
Key Responsibilities
* Overseeing banking & cashflow forecasting
* Supporting Financial Controller with month‑end close process and production of accurate management accounts
* Ensuring strong financial controls, balance sheet integrity and audit readiness
* Monitoring departmental cost performance and payroll targets
* Overseeing purchase ledger and sales ledger processes
* Ensuring good ongoing communication with all HODs, and providing them with relevant financial support and guidance
* Liaising with Head Office finance teams and external accountants/auditors
What We Are Looking For
* Previous experience working within a finance function, ideally within the hospitality sector
* Ideally AAT, HOSPA, or equivalent qualification
* Strong administration & IT skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy
* Excellent communication skills
* Experience using Sage or similar ERP/accounting systems
Benefits
Champneys is an iconic wellbeing brand, and we offer benefits that support your health and happiness.
* Health, Wellness and Wellbeing incentives
* Digital fitness programmes
* Nutrition guides and recipes
* Self‑Guided meditation
* Wellbeing podcasts
* Champneys experiences (overnight stay or an ultimate spa day)
* App for all schedules, timesheets, annual leave and other important tasks
* In‑house social media platform connecting our Champneys Family
* Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling sessions and legal advice if required
* Shopping discounts and financial support
* Motivating, rewarding and engaging colleague events
* Discounted stays for you, your friends and family at any of our properties
* Complimentary Spa Day on completion of your probationary period
* 50% discount on all Champneys products
* Great discounts on partner products Elemis and Clarins
* Discounted membership to exceptional health clubs
* Merlin Entertainments Attraction access
* Friend referral incentive
* Long Service celebrations
* Free parking at select locations (Eastwell Manor, Forest Mere, Henlow, Mottram Hall, Springs, Tring and The College only)
* Professional Uniform provision
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