Financial Accountant

The Devonshire Group; Edensor CP; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A diverse group of businesses in the UK seeks a qualified Financial Accountant to manage tax processes and financial reporting. This permanent role offers hybrid working with a minimum of two days in the office. Ideal candidates have strong accounting qualifications and experience. Enjoy benefits like free access to Chatsworth Estate and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Free access to Chatsworth and Bolton Abbey Estate

Excellent personal development and career opportunities

Free on-site parking

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing calendar of events

Qualifications

• Demonstrable post-qualification experience, ideally within a group or multi-entity environment.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the GFC in delivering timely and accurate financial and management information.
• Manage the Devonshire Group's tax processes and liaise with external advisors.
• Lead production of year-end statutory accounts.

Skills

Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Strong working knowledge of financial systems

High proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Proactive and flexible approach

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Job description

Overview

reporting. Managing the Devonshire Group's tax processes, liaising with external advisors to ensure accurate computations and timely submissions. Assisting with cash management and forecasting, including funding requirements and group cash flow analysis. Leading the production of year-end statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory deadlines. Overseeing and evolving finance policies, procedures, and internal audit frameworks across the Devonshire Group. Supporting Family Office financial activities, such as investments and entities like Charco. Managing and developing Devonshire Group finance systems, ensuring accurate and accessible data for all stakeholders. Driving simplification and automation of financial records and processes. Deputising for the GFC, ensuring continuity in month-end reporting, consolidations, and internal/external meetings.

This is permanent role, working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The role will be based at the Chatsworth Estate Office. Derbyshire, hybrid working will be available with a minimum of 2-days worked from the Estate Office.

Who we are looking for

We\'re seeking a detail-focused and collaborative finance professional who thrives in a multifaceted environment. You\'ll bring:

• A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with demonstrable post-qualification experience, ideally within a group or multi-entity environment.
• Strong working knowledge of financial systems and processes.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general IT literacy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A commitment to the Devonshire Group values.

Why Join Us?

The Devonshire Group is committed to sustainability, heritage, and creating value that lasts - for our people, our communities, and our environment. As part of the wider Devonshire Group, owned by the Duke of Devonshire, which includes Chatsworth.

What you\'ll be doing

We have a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and forward-thinking, qualified accountant to join our Group Finance team. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller (GFC), you\'ll play a central role in ensuring robust financial control and reporting across a diverse and values-led group of businesses, including hospitality, property, and estates. As Financial Accountant, you\'ll help provide strategic financial support to the Devonshire Group\'s senior leadership, including the Chief Financial Officer, Trustees, and Family Office. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the GFC in delivering timely and accurate financial and management information.
• Bolton Abbey, Lismore and the Devonshire Hotels & Restaurants Group, we pride ourselves on our commitment to building friendly and efficient teams who are focused on delivering exceptional customer service.

Benefits

• Free access to Chatsworth and Bolton Abbey Estate
• Excellent personal development and career opportunities. Free entry to the Chatsworth fairs and many of the events, plus discount in our catering, retail and hotel establishments
• Free on-site parking
• Employee assistance programme and a wellbeing calendar of events.
• Details of our employee benefits can be found here: https://devonshiregroup.co.uk/work-with-us/working-at-the-devonshire-group/

Our core values include "Being Inclusive" and we particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates who are currently under-represented. We also welcome applicants from the LGBTQ+ community. Flexible ways of working will always be considered.

Successful candidates will be invited to attend a 2-stage selection process. Please see attached job description for further information about the role.