Financial Controller Accounts Team / Reepham, Norfolk

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1 Financial Controller Accounts Team / Reepham, Norfolk

2 A little bit about The Original Cottage Company... Set up by Richard & Lesley Ellis, Norfolk Country Cottages commenced trading in January 1992 from the family kitchen table. Since then, with enthusiastic organic growth and judicious acquisitions, we have grown to be the largest family-owned, independent holiday cottage company in the country, known collectively as The Original Cottage Company (TOCC). Having our local brands means we can give that local, personal touch to our homeowners and holidaymakers alike. Being part of a bigger family means we can also offer more professional marketing, IT and accounts services than would not be possible with a smaller company. We believe this gives the best of both worlds and is unique in our industry. Our big competitors think we are crazy for having so many offices, staff and brands and our small competitors dream of having the expertise that we can offer. This is the reason we have grown every year since We foster universally high standards and take a strongly ethical approach when dealing with our employees. We believe in playing to people's strengths and are proud of our reputation for flexibility and fairness as an employer, providing a professional, innovative and fun place to work. This is reflected in the fact that many of our employees are long-serving and thus very experienced. As an award winning employer, we take delight in seeing our employees develop and grow within the business. We are proud to be a true family business with a strong set of values which guide and inform the way we work. We are; - Family owned - Local - Friendly - Reliable - Honest - Customer focused - Innovative - Flexible - Progressive - Fun Page 1

3 Job Description - What s the job all about then? Overview This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing business and help shape the management and day to day operations of our finance team. You will report to and work closely with our finance director (FD) John to motivate, develop and grow our accounts team. A comprehensive list of responsibilities is below. Responsibilities & Tasks Identification, improvement, implementation and documentation of financial controls and procedures. The enhancement of the financial reporting environment, identifying and driving change and improvements to provide efficiencies. Ensuring all financial transactions are: properly recorded, filed, and reported and comply with legislative requirements. Ensuring an accurate reflection of the financial performance of the business on a monthly and annual basis. Preparation of monthly consolidated Management Accounts. Assistance with the preparation and monitoring of annual departmental budgets. Assistance with the preparation and delivery of the year end statutory accounts process including liaison with the group's auditors. Assisting the FD in presenting reports to senior managers, stakeholders, and board members. Managing and developing the finance department, including review and oversight of all accounting functions including customer receivables, creditors and payroll. Regular review of financial results, plans and budgets to identify cost reduction opportunities. Ad hoc project and process work as required. Generate a positive, proactive attitude throughout the finance team and foster positive staff relations, looking for ways to maintain good morale and team working. Lead, drive and create a team ethos with a focus on customer (internal and external) service. All areas of line management and development of the finance team including training, development, appraisals, feedback, inspiration and discipline. Identify personnel requirements of the finance team and lead recruitment as agreed with the FD. Ensure excellent communication throughout the teams, cross office locations. Lead team regular meetings, initiate regular updates and communication between individuals and departments. Manage activities of the finance team, sharing both responsibility and accountability as appropriate. Page 2

4 Person Specification - Our perfect candidate We are looking for someone who shares our family values, likes to work hard, enjoys working in a growing business, can motivate and lead a team and is a spreadsheet ninja. We don t ask for much do we? Essential Skills Skills/Qualifications - Qualified accountant, ACA, ACCA or CIMA. - Good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen - Excellent communicator - Advanced user of Microsoft Excel - Can make a world class cup of tea - Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures - Good knowledge of tax legislation - Lots of energy and motivation, prepared to challenge current thoughts and processes with a focus on continual improvement - The ability to multitask whilst working to tight deadlines in a hands-on and independent manner. Experience - 5+ years of accounting/finance experience - Experience of presenting and reporting of financial information and creating financial statements - Team leadership - Change management Desirable Skills Skills/Qualifications - Proficient user of Sage (200) - Confidence to work outside of the traditional finance function and engage with marketing, operations and IT Experience - Leisure/tourism experience - Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process including statutory audit - Experience of acquisitions and integrating new businesses Page 3

5 The Nitty Gritty We offer attractive working conditions and a very strong team working ethos in which people are encouraged to feel part of the family. - The hours of work will be 37.5 hours a week Monday to Friday. - A competitive rate of pay is offered, depending on experience days holiday a year (plus bank holidays) and nobody works on their birthday! The longer you work with us then the better holiday and conditions you receive we value longevity and loyalty. - We operate a company contributory pension scheme. - In a steadily growing company such as this, the career opportunities are there for further advancement into any part of the business promoting from within being a major part of our business philosophy and values. Interested? This is how to apply Please send a CV and covering letter (this is important to us) with a little bit about you and why the job appeals to you. This should be addressed to John Willmott and sent to us using the contact details below. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Address jobs@originalcottages.co.uk Telephone Number Office Address Bank House, Market Place, Reepham, Norfolk, NR10 4JJ. Website originalcottages.co.uk/working-with-us Page 4