Finance Assistant jobs in United Kingdom

As the dedicated Management Accountant at Brocket Hall, you will lead the preparation and analysis of internal financial reporting across all departments of the estate. You will support operational decision-making by delivering accurate management accounts, variance analysis, and business performance insight, while also managing essential day-to-day financial operations.

This is a hands-on, commercially-focused role combining financial reporting, budgeting, and control, supporting the senior team in making informed, data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts with narrative analysis
• Monitor performance by department and project (golf, F&B, events) against budgets and forecasts
• Report on key financial metrics and cost drivers, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
• Conduct regular profitability and margin analysis on services, events, and memberships
• Present clear financial insight to the senior management team
• Collaborate with heads of department to prepare and manage annual budgets
• Maintain rolling forecasts and provide variance explanations
• Support financial modelling for new initiatives and capital projects
• Manage day-to-day financial activities including bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, accruals, and prepayments
• Oversee the integrity and accuracy of financial data in Xero
• Ensure month-end processes are completed accurately and on time
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and assist with year-end accounts
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and finance policies
• Support VAT returns, statutory filings, and audit preparation as needed
• Help identify and implement improvements to financial processes and reporting
  
  
  

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a management accounting.
• Hospitality, leisure, property, or multi-entity environment experience is advantageous.
• Strong Xero skills essential; confident with Excel and financial modelling.
• High attention to detail and accuracy with a problem-solving mindset.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to liaise across operations, senior management.
• Self-motivated and organised, able to meet deadlines and work autonomously
  
  
  

• Pension Plans
• Work From Home
• Training & Development
• Enrolment in Brocket Hall staff benefits program
• Complimentary use of golf and leisure facilities