Location Accountant - Nottingham and Market Rasen Racecourses

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses

Healthcare and wellbeing benefits

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life assurance

Meals on duty

Job summary

Jockey Club Experiences, part of Levy UK + Ireland within Compass Group, seeks a Location Accountant for Nottingham and Market Rasen Racecourses. The role combines on-site finance with commercial insight, supporting race days and events.

You’ll prepare P&Ls, forecasts, and budgets, partner with site teams, and help manage working capital. On-site presence required on event days and weekends.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified / or working towards ACCA/CIMA/ACA (QBE is also acceptable).
• Experience in a financial role; hospitality background beneficial.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Be the key Commercial resource on-site on race days and key events ensuring tills, PDQs are tech are programmed and working
• Preparing information for accurate P&Ls pre and post events including profiling, attendance and SPH assumptions
• Assisting in the accurate and timely weekly, monthly and rolling forecasts and annual budgeting/forecasting process
• Ensuring completion of financial statements
• Compiling, creating and reviewing budgets, forecasts and providing analysis surrounding contract performance
• Attending regular reviews, acting as a business partner in relation to the provision of reporting and management information
• Working closely with General Manager and Heads of Departments to ensure full awareness of all financial drivers in the business
• Assisting in improving Working Capital including debt management, stock & cash control
• Clear and concise internal reporting and preparation for business reviews
• Be the proactive link between venue and head office teams to ensure all month end and general finance processes are working as well as required

Skills

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Numerical analysis

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Willing to travel between locations

Education

AAT qualified / working towards ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Introduction

Location Accountant - Nottingham and Market Rasen Racecourses, Jockey Club Experiences | Full-Time / Permanent

Up to £37,000 + excellent benefits including travel expenses, healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.

We're looking for a dedicated Location Accountant work across both Nottingham and Market Rasen Racecourses as part of Jockey Club Experiences, the premium hospitality and catering partner delivering exceptional food, drink, and hospitality across some of the UK's most iconic racecourses.

This is a hands-on finance role that goes beyond traditional accounting, offering the opportunity to work on-site at the heart of the operation, supporting both race days and a diverse calendar of events.

Based across Nottingham and Market Rasen Racecourses, this is an exciting chance to join a collaborative and ambitious team, where your commercial expertise will directly influence the success of two unique venues while developing your career within one of the UK's leading hospitality businesses.

About Jockey Club Experiences

Jockey Club Experiences, formerly known as Jockey Club Catering, delivers exceptional race day experiences through great people; and amazing customer service and providing 'Legendary Experiences' to all our customers at our event days.

As part of Levy UK + Ireland, the sports, leisure and hospitality division of Compass Group UK & Ireland, we combine the strength and expertise of one of the world's leading food service organisations with the heritage and prestige of British horseracing. Together, we deliver outstanding hospitality for racegoers, corporate clients, conferences, weddings, exhibitions, live music events and major sporting occasions.

Location Accountant - The role

• Be the key Commercial resource on-site on race days and key events ensuring tills, PDQs are tech are programmed and working
• Preparing information for accurate P&Ls pre and post events including profiling, attendance and SPH assumptions
• Assisting in the accurate and timely weekly, monthly and rolling forecasts and annual budgeting/forecasting process
• Ensuring completion of financial statements
• Compiling, creating and reviewing budgets, forecasts and providing analysis surrounding contract performance
• Attending regular reviews, acting as a business partner in relation to the provision of reporting and management information
• Working closely with General Manager and Heads of Departments to ensure full awareness of all financial drivers in the business
• Assisting in improving Working Capital including debt management, stock & cash control
• Clear and concise internal reporting and preparation for business reviews
• Be the proactive link between venue and head office teams to ensure all month end and general finance processes are working as well as required

What we're looking for

• AAT qualified /or working towards a professional qualification in ACCA/CIMA/ACA (QBE is also acceptable)
• Good financial and commercial acumen
• Experience in a financial role (a background in hospitality or a similar industry is a bonus!)
• 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
• Superb Excel skills
• A full driving licence and access to a car due to travel between locations (mileage covered between Nottingham to Market Rasen)
• The flexibility to work weekend and evenings on-site as required due to the nature of events

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and full company benefits (including relevant travel expenses)
• 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: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. 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
• Free accommodation provided if required when on-site during working events

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.