An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a qualified Finance Business Partner to join a well-established organisation within the leisure sector. Based in Hertfordshire, this role offers the chance to work within a dynamic, high-performing finance team, guided by a respected and supportive leader who fosters collaboration, trust, and professional development.
This is an ideal position for an experienced accountant who combines strong technical expertise with the interpersonal skills needed to partner effectively across a fast-paced, multi-site leisure business. The successful candidate will play a key role in financial reporting, commercial insight, and strategic decision-making across the UK operation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee weekly revenue reporting, ensuring accurate and timely recognition of income.
- Manage and maintain the fixed asset register and capital expenditure reporting.
- Lead corporate overhead accounting and forecasting activities, contributing to informed business planning.
- Analyse monthly venue profit and loss statements and revenue management reports, identifying key trends and areas for improvement.
- Prepare statutory accounts in accordance with relevant regulatory and accounting standards.
- Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations across areas such as deferred revenue and stock.
- Manage intercompany accounting for UK entities, ensuring precision and timeliness in all reporting.
- Provide ad hoc financial support across new initiatives, projects, and peak business periods.
- Support external audit processes through preparation of documentation and timely responses to audit queries.
- Participate in key month-end responsibilities, including occasional work on bank holidays to meet international reporting deadlines.
Candidate Profile:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience in industry or practice.
- Sector experience in leisure, retail, or hospitality is advantageous but not essential.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, with a proven ability to apply this in a commercial, multi-site context.
- Excellent Excel skills, including the use of advanced formulas for analysis and reporting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building effective relationships at all levels of the organisation.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to shifting business needs.
- A collaborative and adaptable approach, with a commitment to delivering high standards of service.
What the Organisation Offers:
- The opportunity to be part of a thriving and innovative company at the heart of the leisure industry.
- A professional yet engaging workplace culture, underpinned by inclusive values and a strong leadership team.
- A commitment to employee wellbeing and development, including tailored training opportunities and ongoing career support.
- Flexible working arrangements, enabling a balance between office collaboration and remote productivity.
- Generous pension contributions and a range of staff benefits reflecting the company’s investment in its people.
If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding role within an exciting sector—and are keen to work in a supportive, forward-thinking team then apply or send your CV to kay.edle@robertwalters.com
