Finance Officer

Blue Arrow; Southampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident Employer

Career development opportunities

Exposure to multi-site operations

Job summary

Blue Arrow is recruiting a Finance Officer to act as the primary finance representative for our UK operations across multiple sites. The role supports financial reporting, compliance, controls and business performance, working with the Shared Service Centre in Manila and local property teams.

You will review financial information, investigate discrepancies and ensure regulatory compliance, including VAT and reporting for the UK entities.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or equivalent accounting credential.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent Excel skills and data competence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily and monthly financial controls across UK sites.
• Support VAT and regulatory reporting including HMRC correspondence.
• Coordinate with Shared Service Centre for reporting and month-end tasks.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Liaise with auditors and external authorities as required.

Skills

AAT Qualified

Education

AAT / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

Job description

Finance Officer

Southampton Area Competitive Salary Full Time, Permanent Monday to Friday

Join a Growing Hospitality & Property Group

We are seeking an experienced Finance Officer to join our team and act as the primary finance representative for our UK operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams while supporting financial reporting, compliance, controls and business performance.

Working alongside property management teams and our Manila Shared Service Centre, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial information, maintaining robust controls and supporting the ongoing success of our UK business.

The Role

As Finance Officer, you will provide practical finance support to operational management while reviewing financial information, investigating discrepancies and ensuring compliance across multiple UK sites.

Key Responsibilities

Revenue Assurance & Financial Controls

• Conduct daily and weekly income audit checks across EPOS, ticketing and banking systems.
• Investigate variances, refunds, voids, discounts and complimentary transactions.
• Support operational teams in maintaining strong financial controls.
• Identify potential revenue leakage and recommend corrective actions.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Review management accounts prepared by the Shared Service Centre.
• Analyse financial performance and investigate unusual movements.
• Provide variance explanations against budget, forecast and previous year performance.
• Support operational managers in understanding financial results and trends.
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting processes.

Month-End & Audit Support

• Coordinate and provide information required for month-end reporting.
• Review draft reports and liaise with finance colleagues regarding adjustments.
• Assist with external audit queries and supporting documentation.

Compliance & Regulatory Support

• Support VAT reporting and compliance processes.
• Assist with HMRC correspondence and local authority finance matters.
• Maintain records supporting tax filings and statutory obligations.

Asset & Expenditure Controls

• Coordinate fixed asset records and verification exercises.
• Support procurement and capital expenditure approval processes.
• Assist with stock and inventory reviews where required.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the key UK contact for the Shared Service Centre.
• Build strong relationships with operational managers and stakeholders.
• Support finance process improvements and system developments.
• Liaise with auditors, tax advisers and external authorities when required.

About You

Essential

• AAT Qualified and/or Part-Qualified ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years' experience within finance, accounting, revenue audit or financial control
• Strong understanding of UK VAT and financial compliance requirements
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong Microsoft Excel capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Excellent communication skills with both finance and non-finance stakeholders

Desirable

• Experience within hospitality, leisure or multi-site operations
• Oracle NetSuite or similar ERP system experience
• Experience working with a Shared Service Centre model
• Exposure to audit and compliance activities

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work within a growing and diverse hospitality and property business
• Exposure to multi-site financial operations
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• Career development opportunities
• Varied and commercially focused finance role with genuine operational involvement

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people