Assistant Financial Controller
Location: Ayrshire, Scotland
Sector: Luxury Hospitality
Type: Full-time, Permanent
The Opportunity
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Financial Controller to join a renowned luxury hospitality destination in Ayrshire. Set within an iconic and high-performing environment, this role offers exposure to a sophisticated operation with a strong reputation for excellence.
Working closely with the Director of Finance, you will play a key role in overseeing the day-to-day finance function while supporting strategic and commercial decision-making across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
- Support the preparation of annual budgets and ongoing forecasts
- Assist in the delivery of accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes
- Review accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
- Produce payroll analysis and management reporting
- Ensure integrity across general and purchase ledgers
Controls, Audit & Compliance
- Maintain and enforce robust financial controls and procedures
- Support internal and external audit processes
- Review invoice coding and ensure appropriate supporting documentation
- Oversee payment runs, including BACS and intercompany transactions
Operational & Commercial Support
- Contribute to the development of financial policies and objectives
- Partner with operational departments to enhance financial performance
- Support income audit, accounts receivable, and credit control activities
Team Leadership
- Supervise and support a finance team of up to five individuals
- Lead performance reviews, training, and ongoing development
- Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
Candidate Profile
- Minimum three year's experience in a similar finance role
- Payroll experience
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and analytical capability
- Confident communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
- Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Experience within hospitality or a multi-site environment would be advantageous
Technical Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Experience with accounting systems (e.g. Dataplus or similar)
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace
The Offer
- Opportunity to join a well-established, high-calibre hospitality environment
- Exposure to senior leadership and strategic finance operations
- Collaborative and professional working culture
- Competitive salary and benefits package
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