Hotel Financial Controller

We are recruiting for a financial controller job vacancy at a large hotel in Cornwall - Salary up to £60k.

We currently seek an accountant “part or fully qualified”, with knowledgeable in-depth experience of the larger type of hotel business.

- The ideal candidate should be highly focused and organised with exemplary communication skills.
- Must have a thorough understanding of balance sheets vs. income statement (P&L) accounting.
- Practical experience of reconciliation receivables, liabilities and fixed asset accounts.
- Administer intricate and in-depth management accounts – monthly, quarterly and annually.
- P/L accounting for various businesses based inside the core hotel business.
- Initiate and set all internal accounting and business controls, accounts analysis and make recommendations for maximising profits and cash-flow.
- Income, expense, asset, forecasting & budget controls for future new business plans and associated economic strategies.
- Ensure and check all current accounting systems are in place and work accurately. Record all core revenue and expenditure figures.
- Scrutinise, evaluate, re-negotiate and carefully manage contracts with all outside suppliers.
- Compare costing programmes of other outside suppliers with currently chosen suppliers.

Must haves:

- Experience in managing a small highly focused financial accounting team.
- Possess good general personal organisational skills, able to handle multiple demands simultaneously, thrive in a fast paced and deadline-orientated environment.
- A professional who has highly competent analytical skills, advanced “excel knowledge & sage line 50 experience”.
- The ability to succeed in a growing and challenging environment and have a can do attitude.

The Financial Controller will be a senior member of the businesses management team. This career opportunity is open to candidates nationwide with Hotel Accounting experience.

A relocation package may be offered to the successful candidate. The salary range is from £30-60K.

To apply or for more details, call 01872 274 227 for an informal discussion.


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Financial Controller / Manager Job

Details of a CIMA / ACCA Financial Controller / Manager job vacancy in Cornwall - £30-40k.

Our client a forward thinking FMCG manufacturer and West Country-Nationwide-International food supplier seek to appoint a company accountant.

Possessing modern offices, that are centrally located, beautifully equipped, have parking, are situated near a well known tourist resort of natural beauty and nationwide popularity.

The position incorporates the following duties:
Producing monthly / quarterly management accounts, board of directors reports, treasury control including currency risk exposure, budgets and forecasts , contract administration, fixed asset management, import and export administration, performance statistics, finance control, credit control, dealing with outside financial agencies, finally managing the accounts and administration office.

Interesting prospects are on offer as well as a range of company benefits.

Company Accountant / Office Manager

We are currently looking to fill an office manager / company accountant job vacancy in Cornwall.
ACCA / CIMA - £30 to 35k

Our clients a top 100, local specialist manufacturing company, seek to appoint the above. They have a financial turnover in excess of 19M and export their specialist product range to all corners of the globe.

The position involved running the entire accountancy and financial reporting function. Managing: credit control, purchase ledger, VAT, cost accounting, budgeting, payroll and management reporting.

Career progression will be available for the right candidate. We seek an ambitious accountant who is looking to join a forward thinking firm, who have expansion plans on the horizon.
This position is open to accountants who work in both Chartered Practice and Industry.

Please send in your CV to post@cornwallexecutive.co.uk

Partners Assistant Job

CER are currently looking to fill a Partner's Assistant job vacancy in Cornwall - AAT / ATT / 1-2 years PQE ACA.

Salary - £20-30k

Our client, a Chartered Practice, based in central Cornwall seek to appoint a Partners Assistant who is very technically adapt with most work associated with practice accountancy. We are seeking an AAT / ATT qualified, a newly or part qualified ACA / ACCA. Alternatively a practice accountant, who could currently be a partner or seasoned accountancy practice professional looking for a position which could be described as more of a 9-5 role. The job requires a candidate with the following skill-set and knowledge.

Over seeing junior staff, workflow planning and the filing of limited company documents. Being first point of contact for the clients and dealing with day to day issues and quieries. Responsible for specific client accounts mostly audit exempt with turnovers - 4/7M. Be familiar with Quickbooks Sage and iris. Assist with the training of customer clients on the use of software systems and the implementation of new accounting systems.

Technical accountancy experience also required is as follows: Preparation of year end accounts for small to medium sized clients and the completion of personal tax and business tax computations. Ability to work closely with clients in the running of their businesses finance. VAT issues, management accounts, budgeting and budgetary control.

Client contact is a large part of the positions requirements. The candidate must have an extremely professional manner and should feel comfortable in all business negotiation and consultancy issues.

This position is working as a partners assistant. Future prospects are excellent for the right candidate.

Please call 01872 274227 or mail your CV to post@cornwallexecutive.co.uk. Confidentiality is assured.

Partners Assistant - Chartered Practice

18 – 30K: Our client the Managing Partner of a very reputable Chartered Practice have asked us to find him an assistant. Working as the number two to the boss is a very prestigious job indeed.

We seek an accountant ACA-ACCA either qualified or part qualified who is looking for a career role, right under spotlight. The position is assisting in running a portfolio with a revenue stream of approximately 400K. It includes small tax clients, family trading businesses and charities. Experience of agri-client accounting would be beneficial but not mandatory.

Experience of audit work including managing audits would be a plus point. The successful candidate will be encouraged to be pro-active with clients and regular visits are definitely on the agenda. Experience of SAGE and QuickBooks will be of definite interest too.

Please contact us for an immediate meeting.

Accountant Vacancies in Devon

ACA / ACCA / AAT – Devon - 25 to 40K
Our client, an expanding and vibrant chartered practice based in Devon, is looking to appoint two new accountants. The client base is a rural mix including farms, agri-business, retail, industry, motor dealers, service industries, partnerships and sole traders.

The above professionals are sought either to run a medium sized client portfolio or additionally join management support – “AAT”. Our client will also welcome applications from part qualified accountants.

Education sponsorship is available for career advancement especially accountants looking to secure CTA membership.

The practice offers their clients a business consultancy service.

The partners are very supportive towards all practitioners becoming involved with this function.

Accountant Job South Cornwall

ACA / ACCA / AAT / ATT- Pt Qual - 20 to 30K - South Coast, Cornwall.

Accountancy Practice based in South Cornwall seek an accountant to run a small but wide ranging client portfolio. You will also need to advise clients on tax computations both personal and corporate.

We seek a motivated professional who can prepare financial accounts from prime record source/incomplete records – cashbooks, computer systems, purchase/sales ledgers etc….

Collate quarterly VAT returns. Bookkeeping and account maintenance using various accounting systems and manual ledgers.

Training clients to use accounting software and offer bookkeeping advice.

As mentioned above, process clients / directors personal tax calculations and annual tax returns.

Offer clients tax planning and sound technical advice.

Designate Practice Partner

A Designate Practice Partner job in central Cornwall (FCA, ACA, ACCA, CTA)
Large Chartered Practice - 50 to 100+K

Our client, one of the premier names in the world of Cornish Chartered Accountancy, seek the above professional. You should currently be working at manager status with an excellent technical understanding of all tax, audit and corporate-compliance accountancy work.

The job involves managing a very large portfolio of clients – 1-20m t/o. You will have a team working for you of approximately 10-15 professionals. This position is open to candidates based both locally and nationwide.

Ideally you will have at least 5-7 years PQE+ and have the desire to become a Partner, sooner rather than later. Additionally, high-level client facing skills, experience in work planning, pricing and budgeting is desirable too.

Assistance with relocation could be an option that is available.

Assistant Finance Director

30 to 40K - ACA / ACCA / CIMA / ACMA 3 to 5 years + PQE

The client, a communications and business supply firm was established in the late 1970’s. They have local modern prestigious offices and can be categorised as a services niche player that supplies digital communication equipment and information systems.

A top performer in the local 150, future expansion is defiantly part of the plan. Working with the FD you will assist in the production of sound financial management with the delivery of - development, growth, efficiency operations, service quality and risk management information.

Involving Internal and external reporting across the group - Year end, six month internal management and statutory reporting, providing requested strategic analysis and accurate financial commentary, internal audit control. Input regarding the groups project ledger, fixed assets register, reporting on the strategic development programme, treasury management analysis, assisting in securing new finance, interest rate management, financial planning, budgets, forecasts finally capital planning.

Ensuring that company insurances are in place, assisting with legal and compliance issues, administration and management input regarding dispute resolution. Future succession to a premier appointment within the group is a promising possibility.

Corporate Services Manager

40 to 60K - ACA / ACCA 4 years+ PQE - Local Chartered firm seek a corporate services manager.

Undertake client audit and accounts work.

Ensure that all of the department’s assignments are completed to high standard.

All time management functions, identifying and resolving problems, management consultations, knowledge of clients internal reporting and control systems, minimise the disruption to the client’s own staff.

Proof read teams work, keep partners in the loop of all possible problems, time recording on client’s affairs, planning and reviewing audit departments assignments, liaison with the tax department regarding companies and directors tax affairs, tax disputes, marketing of the firm’s services and finally keeping up to date with company tax.

Audit Manager – Designate Partner

50 to 100K (ACA / ACCA / ICAEW) - Our client, a major local practice with a premier league client base seeks an audit manager / designate partner.

You will be responsible for planning and organising major client audits, as well as hopefully being part of the “sharp end” marketing and new account pitching team.

Big audit experience 11m t/o + is required and on joining you will inherit one of the largest client portfolios.

Your team will be highly qualified, technically advanced and very motivated. Your prospects will be agreed in advance the “partnership deal”.

Job specification includes:
Plan and review departmental assignments, ensure compliance with internal and external procedural & regulatory requirements are adhered too. Plan and manage assignments, ensuring all the necessary resources are available. Use resources effectively and keep partners informed of progress. Or new possibilities of future business or likely tricky problems. Liaise with the tax department concerning client’s and directors tax issues. Marketing support, aware of all company operational rules and regulations, prepare engagement budgets and agree figures, assist in tenders and formal proposals, quote for new arrangements, manage work in progress and monthly billing levels, control recovery rates, observe and control time recording procedures, finally manage departments financial results.