Lead Financial Controller Home Counties Hotel Group

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join a growing privately owned Home Counties Hotel Group. Can be office (Central London or Home Counties Stevenage or Bedford) based, or work from home - will be needed within the business c25% THE ROLE: Oversee all aspects of accounting, reporting, and Management Accounts for small privately owned hotel group. Oversee the month-end process, including preparation of management accounts, cashflow forecasting, key business KPIs, and commentary for senior leadership. Review monthly financial reports, analysing variances between actual performance and budget across revenue, costs, and payroll. Attend monthly board meetings at alternate hotels. Attend each hotel monthly (Bedford, Rugby, and Stevenage), discuss financial performance with Hotel Manager, maintain budget forecast for following 12-month period. Attend monthly meetings with Asset Manager and Directors for full business review. Line management for two Financial Controllers, to include regular contact, managing workflows and training and development. Act as point of contact for external accountants for end of year accounts and financial audit. Preparation of information for lenders Compliance Certificates and MI. Develop and implement financial policies, internal controls, and procedures to ensure legal compliance, profitability, and operational efficiency. Submit VAT returns. Manage journal entries, invoices etc. and reconcile accounts for the monthly or annual closing Support the credit control function by ensuring timely debt collection, overseeing purchase ledger activity, and managing banking processes. THE PERSON: Experience in a hotel environment in a financial role A recognised financial qualification (e.g.ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Excellent working knowledge of Xero Excellent team player, excited by a key role within the business Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. Strong organisational and planning abilities, with the capacity to prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in financial systems and IT applications IN RETURN: Join a growing, ambitious company with a strong focus on employee development and career progression. A competitive salary Employee discounts on food and beverage and accommodation across the group Access to an employee benefit scheme offering hundreds of discounts on high street shopping, gym memberships, cinemas, will writing, cycle to work scheme and various others. Employee of the Month recognition award scheme with an annual trip for all Employees of the Month and a cash sum for the Employee of the Year Free and confidential 24-hour staff assistance help line, supporting employees mental wellbeing Long service recognition and rewards. OUR VALUES: Building positive teams to make the difference Teamwork Exceeding customer expectations every time Professionalism Helping each other work smarter Efficiency Empowering each other to make an impact Quality Having a big smile! Friendliness Distinct Group Ltd is proud to be a member of the Hoteliers Charter, therefore making a commitment to providing a workplace environment built on the foundations of respect, fairness, equality, diversity and opportunity; and to placing colleagues wellness and career development at the heart of our operations. Therefore, the successful candidate will have a similar passion and way of working. AMRT1_UKCT

Location: Walkern, GB

Posted Date: 6/16/2025