Financial Accountant

Arena Racing Corporation Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary group annual bonus schemes

Employee referral scheme

Internal development programmes

Study assistance schemes

Annual leave starting at 22 days

Company life assurance scheme

Employee Health Cash Plan

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Arena Racing Corporation Limited is seeking a Financial Accountant at our Head Office in Millbank, London. The role focuses on accounting tasks and supporting financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience, be ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified, and have ERP experience. We offer a supportive workplace with opportunities for development and a variety of benefits including annual leave and bonuses.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA or similar.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly fixture report and month/year-end summary reports.
• Support in finding efficiencies of process and systems.
• Provide support for reporting and analysis.

Skills

1-2 years’ experience in a similar role

ACCA/ACA/CIMA or similar qualified

Take initiative and the ability to work independently

Team player with numerical affinity and accuracy

Previous experience with ERP systems (Netsuite)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job description

Arena Racing Company was created in 2012, and has been a racing industry pioneer, developing new race series such as the All-Weather Championships and the all-ladies Silk Series. Our racing business has grown with the acquisition of racecourses and is the UK’s largest racecourse group. Our greyhound stadia and our media business are flourishing through the control of media rights and our partnerships with The Racing Partnership, At The Races and Sky Sports Racing. Although we're a relatively young company we have a vast heritage dating back to 1614. As well as racing we also host live events entertaining large crowds with big name acts.

We offer a challenging and rewarding working environment with great opportunities to progress and develop. We also love to support the local communities.

About the role

We are looking to hire a Financial Accountant based at our Head Office in Millbank, London. The role of the Financial Accountant will be to work alongside Finance team colleagues and be responsible for performing a range of accounting and reporting tasks in the Accounts function.

The Financial Accountant will support the Group Finance Manager to ensure that financial reports, to both internal and external users, accurately reflect the financial position of the Group.

Key responsibilities for the role will include

• Preparing the weekly fixture report as well as month and year end summary reports.
• Actively support in improving and finding efficiencies of process and systems.
• Provide support for reporting and analysis (including the monthly board pack) in conjunction with the Group Finance Manager.
• Reviewing VAT returns for the group.
• Being the main point of contact for the audit of the Head Office entities and provide support to the Group Finance Manager for the group audit.
• Provide support with compliance related matters (i.e. ONS surveys, ESOS, SECR and other HMRC correspondence).
• Provide support to the Group Finance Manager and other functions within the wider Group Finance team.
• Support implementation of new processes and best practice.

About you

• 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role
• ACCA/ACA/CIMA or similar qualified
• Take initiative and the ability to work independently
• Team player with pronounced numerical affinity and accuracy
• Previous experience with ERP systems (Netsuite) an advantage
• Excellent written and verbal communication with good attention to detail

What ARC can offer you

• Discretionary group annual bonus schemes to reward your hard work.
• Employee referral scheme because your opinion matters.
• Internal development programmes to help you progress.
• Support with study through our study assistance schemes.
• Two annual member badges giving access to over 500 race days, and discounts on hospitality & room rates at ARC venues.
• Annual leave entitlement starting at 22 days plus bank and public holidays, increasing on your work anniversaries up to 28 days.
• Company life assurance scheme.
• Employee Health Cash Plan.
• Eye tests and subsidy for glasses available to display screen users.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• And so much more…

We are on a thrilling journey. So, to join us at our next destination, be part of a winning team and to learn more about our company and this exciting opportunity apply today.

At ARC, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable adjustments, please let us know; we will ensure that individuals with additional needs are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

We understand the value that diversity brings to our business and we are striving to create a working environment that is inclusive, psychologically and physically safe and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions. We are committed to making a consistent, top-down effort to be role models on what diversity, inclusion and belonging means in society.

4th Floor Millbank Tower
London
Greater London
SW1P 4QP