About Us
Sandburn Hall and Griffon Forest Lodges is a family-owned leisure and hospitality business set within the 1,000-acre Sandburn Hall Estate, just off the A64 near York. The estate includes an 18-hole championship golf course, four-star hotel, Tykes Restaurant, and 55 woodland holiday lodges.
What makes us unique is that we are a large independent business that prides itself on offering a “Friendly Yorkshire Welcome” where our employees are recognised as the ones that make the business a success.
Financial control plays a vital role in supporting our continued growth and long-term strategy. Working alongside an established and experienced management team, you will contribute directly to the ongoing success and development of the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly management accounts and provide regular financial analysis to support commercial decision-making and performance improvement for the directors and senior management team.
- Maintain and update the monthly cash flow forecast
- Reconcile all sales and receipts across multiple revenue streams, including accommodation booking systems and EPOS tills
- Oversee the purchase ledger, supplier payments, and bank transaction allocations
- Process and reconcile gift voucher sales and redemptions
- Process monthly payroll for approximately 140 employees, using sage payroll
- Manage and support a small team of two finance team
- Prepare forecasts and support the development of the rolling five-year business plan
- Coordinate the annual budget process, working closely with operations and sales teams
- Manage all year-end audit requirements and liaise with external auditors to ensure filing of statutory accounts
About You
- Part qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a minimum of two years’ experience
- Strong experience using Sage 50 Payroll is essential
- Experience with Sage 200 Accounting would be desirable
- Previous experience within hospitality or a multi-revenue business environment is desirable
- Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
- Confident communicator and ability to lead a small team
Benefits include
- Competitive salary DOE
- 28 days annual leave
- Private Medical Insurance
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Free On-site parking
- Discount across the Sandburn Hall Estate for Golf, Griffon Forest lodge and Hotel stays, Tykes Restaurant.
Job Details
- Permanent full time, 37.5 hours per week, 9am-5pm.
- Work location is at Sandburn Hall, in person.
How to Apply
Please send your CV, a brief cover letter and salary expectation to David Holmes – [email protected].
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
