Group Financial Accountant (FTC)

Hollywood Bowl; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollywood Bowl Group seeks a Group Financial Accountant for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will handle financial accounting, reporting under IFRS standards, and ensure adherence to financial controls within a multi-site company. The role emphasizes teamwork, initiative, and attention to detail, contributing to a fast-paced, people-focused culture.

Benefits

Access to Electric Vehicle scheme

22 days holiday plus additional days

50% off food when working

Optional pension plan

Ongoing training and development

Free games vouchers monthly

30% discount on food and drink

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunity to join healthcare cash plan

Long service awards

Donation to charity upon induction

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with experience in financial accounting.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Proactive and detail-oriented with an analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and statutory accounts under IFRS.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and ensure financial controls.
• Manage corporation tax computations and prepare VAT returns.

Skills

Financial Accounting

Attention to detail

Strong Excel skills

Analytical mindset

Good communication skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA)

Job description

Are you a qualified accountant looking for your next step in a growing business?

Do you have a good understanding of a multi-site company?

Are you looking for a working culture that is fast-paced, people-focused, and fun?

If so, then look no further!

The Why...

Join Hollywood Bowl Group as our Group Financial Accountant. In return, you'll get:

• Access to our Electric Vehicle scheme
• 22 days holiday plus additional days with length of service
• 50% off food when working in centres
• Optional pension plan
• Ongoing training and development, including development programmes and apprenticeship schemes
• Free games vouchers every month
• 30% discount on food and drink for you and up to five friends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family
• Opportunity to join our healthcare cash plan
• Long service awards
• A £15 donation to our charity partner upon completing your induction
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave benefits

The What...

This role is a 6-month fixed-term contract reporting to the Group Financial Controller, working closely with the CFO, the Director of Group Finance, and the management accounts team.

The Group Financial Accountant plays a pivotal role in the finance team. Responsibilities include preparing monthly management accounts, half-year and annual statutory accounts, dealing with external audit queries, preparing quarterly VAT returns, and the monthly internal board pack. You will work with the finance team and wider business to ensure effective controls around operational finance activities, and review and approve quarterly balance sheet reconciliations.

Here's some of what you'll be doing:

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of IFRS standards.
• Manage all financial accounting information, ensuring accuracy and timely production in line with standards.
• Prepare statutory accounts under IFRS, including IFRS 16, and maintain the fixed asset register.
• Produce the monthly board pack.
• Act as main contact for half-year and year-end audits, liaising with auditors.
• Investigate new standards and report their impact on the business.
• Collaborate with the management accounts team for accurate month-end reporting.
• Support month-end closing activities with analysis and participate in P&L review meetings.

Controllership

• Oversee and review balance sheet reconciliations quarterly.
• Ensure source documentation is authorized per controls.
• Work with business leaders to ensure adherence to financial controls.
• Ensure financial systems and controls meet business needs and are well documented.
• Update finance policies and internal controls.
• Implement continuous improvement policies.

Taxes

• Understand corporation tax and VAT processes.
• Produce corporation tax computations with external advisors and ensure timely submission of returns.
• Prepare capital allowances information and ensure deductions are claimed.
• Prepare corporate tax provisions and deferred tax reports.
• Prepare VAT returns and ensure timely payments.

To be successful, you'll have:

• Experience working in a multi-site, international business.
• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA).
• Proven financial accounting skills.
• Proactive and use your initiative.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Good communication skills to work across all business areas.
• Analytical mindset, capable of handling multiple tasks and problem-solving.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Self-starter and team player.

The Who...

Hollywood Bowl Group is passionate about bringing families and friends together for affordable fun and healthy competition. Since listing on the stock market in 2016, we have expanded to over 75 centres in the UK and 15 in Canada, operating under various brands. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a workplace that values individual differences, making us more relevant, competitive, and resilient.