Location Accountant

Location Accountant£34,000 per annum
Based in Cheltenham looking after Exeter &Wincanton Racecourses
Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
Meals on duty
Vodaphone discounts
Pension scheme and Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
23 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday
2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
Competitive and supportive family benefits
Day off for baby's first birthday
Holiday purchase scheme
On-going training & development and career pathways
Professional subscriptions paid
Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
Who We Are:Levy UK & Ireland is the vibrant and exciting sector of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company. We work at some of the greatest venues in the world, delivering legendary experiences in food, drink, and hospitality.
In the UK, we are proud to have a wealth of long-standing partnerships with venues across sport, entertainment, and events. Our partnerships include venues such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, Edgbaston, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Principality Stadium, Scottish Event Campus (SEC) and ExCel London.
We are culinary champions - it's what we do and it's what we are passionate about. At the core of our work is the belief that sustainably sourced great food and drink, coupled with exceptional service is key to creating legendary experiences. Focused on doing the right thing' for our people and the planet, sustainability, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do.
We are official partners of the British Paralympic Association and are proud to pay all our team members at least the Real Living Wage or London Living Wage.We collaborate with some of the UK's most game-changing and well-loved brands, all sharing our vision for bringing best-in-class experiences.
More about the role:If you are seeking your next role within Finance?Want more than the “9-5” and have an element of operations in your responsibility ?Do you want to develop your career within a commercially driven, fast paced environment, with an operational and financial blend ?Would you relish the opportunity to join a fun and diverse organisation within Levy UK
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the name behind legendary experiences and powerful partnerships ?If so, then we have a brilliant opportunity for a Location Accountant to join us here at Jockey Club Catering at our Exeter & Wincanton Racecourses.
As our Location Accountant, you will support the venue management team in understanding their financial performance; whilst subsequently driving contract performance and monitoring change.Be the key Commercial resource on racedays 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 & 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 pro-active link between venue and head office teams to ensure all month end and general finance processes are working as well as required
About you:To be right for us, you will ideally be AAT qualified /or working towards a professional qualification in ACCA/CIMA/ACA (QBE is also acceptable). You will possess good financial and commercial acumen with the following skills: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
Flexible working ability as there is some weekend work
Travel to your venues therefore driving licence is required
At Levy UK & Ireland, we take pride in fostering a workplace culture that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. We believe that our differences are our greatest strengths, and we are committed to creating an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered.
Our team is a vibrant tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, which enriches our creativity, innovation, and overall success. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities, promoting fairness, and ensuring that all voices are heard.
We firmly believe that a diverse team leads to innovation and creativity. We welcome candidates from all walks of life and backgrounds to join us in our mission to create a supportive and equitable work environment where everyone has the chance to excel and collaborate.
Join us in our journey towards a more diverse and inclusive world, where every person has the chance to thrive and contribute their unique talents. Together, we can achieve greatness