Assistant Financial Controller

Taymouth Castle Golf and Sport Club; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality establishment in Scotland is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to oversee financial operations and ensure compliance with accounting standards. The role involves managing accounts payable and receivable, coordinating payments, and supporting the Finance Director in budgeting and financial reporting. Candidates should have a relevant degree and strong analytical skills. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, set in a beautiful and engaging environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Assistance with temporary relocation accommodation

Uniform Provided

Meal on duty

On-site staff gym access

Discounted local accommodation for visitors

Work-Family Culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification required.
• Prior experience within luxury hospitality preferred.
• Experience managing accounts payable/receivable desired.

Responsibilities

• Support Finance Director with financial oversight.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Coordinate and verify payments, ensuring compliance.

Skills

Leadership and communication skills

Analytical skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent accountant qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAGE Intacct

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

An exciting new opportunity and a key role within our finance department. We are seeking anAssistant Financial Controllerwho will support the Finance Director in overseeing the accounting operations and ensuring the accurate financial reporting throughout multiple entities connected to Taymouth Castle Estate and Moness Resort. This includes financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and supporting with strategic decision-making. This role combines core financial oversight and an understanding of the luxury industry’s unique financial dynamics, including high-value transactions, brand prestige and customer experience considerations.

Discover the role.

The Assistant Financial Controller role supports the Finance Director to ensure the integrity of financial reporting, with adherence to internal controls, and compliance with accounting standards and regulations. Playing a key role in budgeting, forecasting, audits, and financial analysis. Supporting with strategic business decisions when required.

Focus will be on management of the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, in conjunction with third-party accounting services provider. To ensure that the processing of invoices and payments are completed on time.

Taking responsibility for coordinating weekly and monthly payment runs, including invoice verification, approval tracking, bank uploads, and reconciliation. Ensuring payments are processed in accordance with DLC policies and supplier agreements while optimizing cash flow.

Review and code staff expense reports and corporate debit card transactions. You ensure they are compliant with internal expense policies, proper VAT treatment, and are posted to the general ledger accurately.

You act as the key liaison for all accounts payable related inquiries, coordinating with third-party service providers and internal teams to resolve any invoice disputes, missing payments, and supplier queries. Maintaining strong vendor relationships, ensuring service-level adherence is maintained. Consulting with external partners to ensure accounts payable ageing is kept tidy and up to date.

Reconciling intercompany transactions and assisting with month end. Processing, preparing, and reviewing accruals and prepayments. Assisting with the maintenance and reconciliation of the general ledger.

Assisting in the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements; balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements.

Assisting with the submission of VAT returns, ensuring full compliance. Monitor VAT postings and reconciliations, investigating anomalies.

Support the year-end audit process, ensuring the timely delivery of accurate financial data, audit schedules, and supporting documentation.

Ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with accounting policies and procedures while contributing to the continuous improvement of financial processes and systems. The right-hand of the Finance Director with a focus on accounts payable and in overseeing and maintaining the relationship with external partners; acting as the point of contact for queries and managing those outcomes successfully.

Discover you.

A bachelor’s degree, part qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent qualification) with prior experience. Previous experience within a luxury hospitality environment would be preferred but is not essential.

A sound knowledge of Microsoft Office Product Suite, including Excel. Experience with SAGE Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, Fourth (Adaco) would be a distinct advantage.

Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple teams and stakeholders. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks by prioritizing effectively to ensure deadlines are met.

A high level of accuracy and diligence is essential, ensuring the integrity of financial information. Collaborating closely with other members of the finance team and effectively with various departments when needed.

A positive attitude together with a natural ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times. Exceptional communication, influencing and people skills with a natural ability to build rapport and strong relationships to ensure we all deliver exemplary service to our members, their guests and team members.

Join the Discovery family, where quality and service are at the heart of everything we do!

Discovery Land Company is a US-based developer and operator of private residential club communities and resorts with a world-renowned portfolio of domestic and international properties.

Discover us.

Taymouth Castle Golf and Sport Clubis Discovery’s second European private members-only golf & sport community. Nestled between two national parks and at the head of Loch Tay in Kenmore, Perthshire, the club incorporates several land estates and is rich in history with dramatic views, offering endless adventures.

This private lifestyle-driven community will offer 125 residences, a renovated world-class golf course and practice facility, wellness and recreation facilities, a range of outdoor pursuits as well as a refurbished 19^thcentury castle to offer a clubhouse with a range of food & beverage outlets and indoor activities. The Club also offers additional facilities at a nearby farm and mountain estate. Taymouth Castle offers a membership that values its relationships, its health, its leisure time, and is a modern community that honours Scotland’s strong legacy of history, outdoor adventure and, most importantly, fun.

Please note the selected candidatemusthave the right to work in the UK as we cannot offer visa sponsorship and offers are subject to successful completion of our reference and background checks.

Discover our Benefits and Perks.

Embracing the breathtaking scenery in this part of Scotland and immersing yourself into the local community, working at Taymouth Castle Golf & Sport Club is more than a job, it offers a ‘lifestyle.’ Offers a chance to be part of the team building a project for generations to come.

• Competitive Salary
• Assistance with temporary relocation accommodation
• Uniform Provided
• Meal on duty (free of charge)
• Use of on-site staff gym
• Access to staff activities
• Various benefits including discounted local accommodation for friends and family to visit.
• Work-Family Culture

We are situated on the A827 between Kenmore and Aberfeldy.

Close to the A9. Perth (1hour) Stirling and Edinburgh Airport (1.5hours) Glasgow (2 hours).

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