Location Accountant - Haydock Park Racecourse

Compass Group; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the UK is seeking a Location Accountant to provide key financial support during race days at Haydock Park Racecourse. The role involves preparing P&Ls, analyzing contract performance, and partnering with managers to enhance financial performance. Ideal candidates should be AAT qualified or working towards ACCA/CIMA/ACA, with experience in a similar financial role and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Healthcare & wellbeing support

23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Meals on duty included

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or working towards a professional qualification in ACCA/CIMA/ACA.
• Experience in a financial role within a similar industry.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate information clearly.
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills for large data sets.
• Good to superb Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Support during race days at Haydock Park Racecourse.
• Prepare pre- and post-event P&Ls.
• Analyze contract performance and provide insights.
• Drive financial awareness and performance.

Skills

AAT qualified or pursuing ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Experience in a financial role

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Good Excel skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Location Accountant - Haydock Park Racecourse, WA12 0HQ | Full-Time / Permanent

£40,000 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.

Location Accountant - The role

• Based out of Haydock Park Racecourse, being a key support function during race days

• Acting as the key commercial contact during race days and events, ensuring tech is set up and functional.

• Preparing accurate pre- and post-event P&Ls, including key assumptions.

• Supporting timely forecasts, budgets, and financial statements.

• Analyzing contract performance and providing financial insights.

• Partnering with managers to drive financial awareness and performance.

• Assisting with working capital, debt, stock, and cash control.

• Producing clear reports and supporting business reviews.

• Ensuring smooth finance processes between venue and head office.

What we're looking for

• Ideally be AAT qualified /or working towards a professional qualification in ACCA/CIMA/ACA (QBE is also acceptable).

• Experience in a financial role within a similar industry

• Ability to analyse and evaluate information in a clear and concise way

• Excellent communication skills - ability to communicate oral and written information concisely and logically

• Strong numerical and analytical skills for large quantity of data, with a close attention to detail

• Good to superb Excel Skills

• Flexible working ability as there is some weekend work

What you\'ll get in return

• Competitive salary with bonus and full company benefits

• 23 days\' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme

• Healthcare & wellbeing: Aviva Digicare, Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments)

• Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

• Family benefits:

• 2 days' additional leave after returning from maternity leave

• Day off for your baby\'s first birthday

• Enhanced family leave

• Perks & discounts:

• Shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts

• 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off PureGym memberships

• Financial wellbeing:

• Pension scheme

• Life Assurance

• Preferred rates on salary finance products

• Development opportunities:

• Professional subscriptions

• Ongoing training and structured career pathways

• Meals on duty included

Why Join Us?

Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world\'s largest catering company, and a vibrant leader in hospitality.

We believe in celebrating individuality and building inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and excellence.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive.

Together, we create unforgettable experiences - and shape the future of hospitality.