Financial Controller (4 days/week)

Job Description

Kelburn Estate is looking for an experienced Financial Controller to manage the financial operations of the company 4 days a week.  The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong experience as a Financial Controller, with the ability to work independently and cover many tasks simultaneously. Kelburn is a small business and as such the role would involve direct involvement of all areas of the finances from the preparations of budgets to bookkeeping and Payroll.  The role will be based in the company offices at Kelburn Estate.

The role is a senior management position, reporting directly to the business owners and working closely with the other department heads.

Application Deadline:    Friday 24th January 2025

Interviews:                        Week commencing 3rd February 2025

***Cover letter required***

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the delivery of annual budgets and revenue forecasting.
• Cash flow forecasting and management.
• The preparation of monthly and annual Management Accounts for the business owners, the bank and any other external Stakeholders.
• Providing accurate and comprehensive financial information to guide effective policy making and financial strategy.
• Working with the Business Owners and Heads of Departments on setting and reporting on KPIs and activity targets
• Accurate day to day bookkeeping and financial processing to maintain reliable and up to date accounts.
• Creditor Control
• Oversight of all onsite cash management systems, Financial Operational systems (such as EPOS) and external ticketing and booking systems.
• Oversight of stock management
• Oversight of and the running of the monthly Payroll
• Working with Owners and Other Department heads to develop plans and policies for the improvement and growth of the business.
• Assisting with Grant Funding applications and submitting reports when necessary
• Providing external stakeholders or auditors with the necessary documentation and support
• Taking care of tax preparation duties or liaising with external tax accountants for tax preparation

Essential Skills

• A practical understanding of management accounting principles and techniques
• Solid knowledge of standard accountancy and finance best practices
• Solid IT skills, including proficiency in the relevant accounting packages
• A strong understanding of tax codes and laws
• Strong analytical skills to effectively analyse financial reports
• In-depth knowledge of budgeting and financial forecasting

• Proactive and resourceful with a desire to improve systems and procedures
• Self- motivated and results orientated with excellent organizational skills and the ability to work to and implement processes.
• Ability to deliver high quality and consistent service / products.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience working in the tourism/leisure industry.
• Business development and strategy experience
• Previous experience dealing with funding bodies.
• Previous HR experience

To Apply:

Please send your CV and a covering letter detailing your suitability for the role to David Kelburn by 5pm on Friday the 24th January 2025.