Management Accountant

As a management accountant working as part of the Alfa accounts team you be will responsible for overseeing the accounting function of Alfa Travel Limited and Alfa Coaches Limited. This includes production of management accounts, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner and day to day supervision of 2 Accounts Assistants., Produce quarterly management accounts (planned transition to monthly management accounts within 6-12 months) for the Alfa Travel and Alfa Coaches companies including analysis of variances to budget/forecast
Manage transactional activities across the Alfa Travel and Alfa Coaches companies, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash management, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies and regulation
Train and support team members in recording and reconciling transactions, maintaining high standards for accuracy and timeliness
Strengthen internal controls and improve processes across finance and the wider business to ensure integrity, completeness, and timeliness of reported figures
Conduct regular reconciliation of bank statements, accounts, and financial records to ensure accuracy
Support year-end accounts production and audits, and lead ad hoc projects for improved efficiency and automation

Relevant finance qualification (ACA / CIMA) or relevant QBE essential
Big 4/ Top 10 practice experience desirable
Experience in managing a team
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Strong Microsoft Excel skills essential, experience working with large sets of data desirable
Overseeing the purchase ledger process
Cash management experience

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in the Management Accountant role, click 'apply' today. We would love to hear from you!

Alfa Leisureplex Group has an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to join our team based at our Central Office located in Euxton, Chorley.

The Alfa Leisureplex Group is one of the UK's most highly respected coach holiday and hotel companies with a consolidated turnover of over £70 million per year. We are the UK's only employee-owned Travel Group and our brands include Leisureplex Hotels and Alfa Travel. Our mission is to provide high quality memorable holidays for our guests.

Leisureplex Hotels own and operate 24 hotels in the UK's most popular seaside locations. We have a combined bed stock of over 2,000 rooms and achieve strong all year-round occupancies due to our sister brands Alfa Travel, plus our links to other coach operators and group organisers.

You would be joining the group during an exciting period as we continue to see significant growth in the number of customers choosing to holiday with us each year. As an employee-owned business with almost 1,000 employee owners, we see our people as our most valuable asset in growing our business and continuing to provide a high-quality service to our customers.

This role is office based, predominately working 5 days per week Monday- Friday; with flexible hours in place. The salary for this role will be based on skills and experience; with a salary range of £40,000-£50,000 per annum dependent on the candidate.

Benefits of being an employee owner

Bi-annual tax-free dividend due to our employee-owned status (over £1,200 last full year)
Funding for any relevant training courses to aid your development
Job Security - our employee-owned status provides better job security, as we can't be sold to another company
Support and continuous development opportunities
Competitive occupational sick pay scheme
Fantastic discounts on our holidays and hotel stays
Employee assistance programme - Health Assured
Length of service rewards
Build your pension - we have a pension scheme in place that the Company contributes towards
Free onsite parking
Team building events
Reward and engagement programs

The main responsibilities are