24 hours per week
12 months Fixed Term - Maternity Cover (from June 2026)
This role is based at Buxton Crescent
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Financial Controller, working closely with the Financial Controller, Group Financial Controller and Hotel Manager, to provide support in managing the 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 the 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
* Experience using Sage or similar ERP/accounting systems
Being the iconic wellbeing brand that we are, you can expect benefits that match our simple vision; to make you feel happier and healthier inside and out.
Not only will you work in great company, you will also have access to the following:
* Health, Wellness and Wellbeing incentives
* Digital fitness programmes
* Nutrition guides and recipes
* Self‑guided meditation
* Champneys experiences (such an overnight stay or an ultimate spa day experience)
* App for all schedules, timesheets, annual leave and all the important things you need at your fingertips
* In‑house social media connecting our Champneys Family
* Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling sessions and legal advice if required, other perks such as shopping discounts and financial support among others
* 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 our partner products Elemis and Clarins
* Discounted membership to our exceptional health clubs
* Merlin Entertainments Attraction
* Introduce a friend incentive
* Long Service celebrations
* Free parking [Eastwell Manor, Forest Mere, Henlow, Motram Hall, Springs, Tring and the College only]
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