South Lodge and The Spa, Horsham, West Sussex
Full Time
Competitive Salary and Benefits package
Closing Date: 06th June 2025
We are actively seeking a Financial Controller who will be responsible for the efficient and effective running of the Accounting Department – a team of 3.
The role will advise the General Manager and Departmental Heads on all financial and accounting matters for the hotel and execute group policies and procedures in relation to the Accounting Department.
Main Responsibilities
* Report and reconcile daily revenue, prepare daily management information for the hotel. Audit daily rates, discounts, voids, and complimentary items; liaise with departmental managers.
* Process purchase orders and invoices, input into Sage using INVU document imaging systems, and code correctly to nominal codes. Pay suppliers according to company policy. Manage supplier queries, supply chain maintenance, intercompany charging, and reconciliations.
* Handle payroll processing for weekly and monthly payrolls, payments via BACS, and monthly PAYE reconciliation. Report payroll costs by department, input into nominal ledger, review NMW hours, and prepare P11D at year-end.
* Raise client invoices within three days of the event. Implement credit control to collect debts within 30 days. Address client queries and ensure accurate departmental charging.
* Review bank balances daily, monitor cash flow, and control receipts and payments.
* Manage assets, including beverage stock control, miscellaneous stock controls, and monthly stock reporting with variance analysis and GP%.
* Conduct regular internal audits.
* Ensure all revenue is accurately captured and costs are correctly reported in the nominal ledger.
* Prepare weekly P&L reports.
* Compile monthly management accounts following group policy. Collaborate with Heads of Departments on P&L statements, gross profit %, and support the general manager with analysis and training.
* Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly for review.
* Prepare VAT returns, National Statistics, and year-end payroll filings.
* Participate in HOD meetings and staff quarterly meetings.
* Attend required training sessions.
* Develop annual budgets, review sales and cost budgets, and present the full budget to MD and FD.
* Generate ad hoc reports for the general manager, FD, and MD.
* Review weekly costed rosters for operations.
* Prepare year-end accounting schedules, including fixed asset register and tax documentation.
* Attend bimonthly FC meetings and weekly Executive Planning Committee meetings.
* Oversee all finance areas in accordance with company policy.
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