Senior Management Accountant

Based at our central support office in Newcastle, our Finance Team are dedicated to providing expert support and advice throughout Parkdean Resorts. 
Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager this role has ownership of accounting for indirect costs whilst providing key financial information and insight to business stakeholders and maintaining a robust controls environment.   

So, why Parkdean Resorts?

Well, besides the one-of-a-kind team culture, stunning locations across the UK, and the security that comes with being a part of the UK’s largest holiday park operator, we can offer: 

Extensive training and development opportunities 

Up to 50% off holidays with us 

25% off holidays for friends & family 

30% off park activities, food & drink 

Hybrid Working

 
We want to be a force for good for our parks, people, and planet. Our passion is to secure the sustainability of our business, create positive change, and leave a green footprint for future generations to enjoy.   

What you will be doing...

Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis and commentaries for Marketing and Repairs & Maintenance costs, including production of accruals & prepayments. 

Line Management responsibility for one Direct Report. 

Monitoring and reviewing the accuracy of postings. 

Managing weekly and month-end processes with specific responsibility to improve timeliness, accuracy and efficiency of reporting. 

Main point of contact for Marketing, Web Dev, Partnerships teams, responsible for supporting with queries / requests. 

Prepare supplementary monthly reporting for Fleet R&M, Direct Cost reclasses and Site Vehicles, engaging with relevant stakeholders. 

Owner of relevant nominals within the Planning and Budgeting process.  

Provide regular and ad-hoc management reporting and analysis for decision making. 

Completion of and reviewing Balance Sheet Reconciliation including owning, monitoring and addressing reconciling items, identifying risks and opportunities.  

Design and embed processes to drive accountability and action around the reduction of re-class journals.  

Work with business stakeholders and the P2P team to improve the understanding of and visibility of GRNI. 

Responding to Audit requests during the year end process. 

Carry out continuous reviews of work practices to ensure efficient and cost effective operations, suggesting improvements where required. 

Some of the skills and experience we are looking for: 

Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA  

Experience of multi-site or similar size business 

Experience of supporting operational teams  

Sun systems knowledge preferred  

Experience of Microsoft packages 

Experience of driving process improvement and working in a fast-paced environment 

Whatever you do, please don’t filter yourself out! We are often flexible when considering an applicant’s skills and experience for a role. So, don’t be put off if you don’t tick all the boxes.   

Are we the right fit for you?

At Parkdean Resorts we don’t leave unforgettable moments to chance.  

We pitch in, we have fun, and we grow, challenging and inspiring each other to make great things happen every, single, day. We’re the people people, Parkdean people - we’re family, ensuring holiday happy is never far away. 

We want to do all we can to create an environment and recruitment process where people feel safe and comfortable to talk about disability. For any reasonable adjustment requests, please contact the team at careers@parkdean-resorts.com