Financial Controller Required at The Craiglands Hotel Monday 14th July 2008

The Craiglands Hotel is a 63 bedroom property set in 4 acres of landscaped gardens in the beautiful spa town of Ilkley. The Hotel enjoys facilities for up to 600 guests.

We are looking for a Financial Controller to work closely with the hotel senior management team and to;

- Maintain timely and accurate accounting records and reports for the hotel with a strong systematic approach to revenue protection. – Ensure the balance sheet is accurate and a fair reflection of the hotels assets and liabilities. – Maintain a system of internal controls to ensure effective and efficient control over the hotels assets, liabilities, revenue, payroll and costs, including food & liquor stock control. – Ensure control over the limited companies accounts to include all bank reconciliation, payments, VAT and full accounts for auditing. – Ensure internal audit procedures are maintained and develop best practice accounting and control procedures. – Ensure a regular cycle of forecasting takes place. – Produce a high quality annual budget. – Manage the hotel payroll for 50+ employees to include PAYE declarations. – Have a good commercial understanding of the business and work with the revenue team to maximise potential.

The Craiglands Hotel is part of the Ailantus group of Hotels, a young dynamic independent Hotel company with excellent opportunities for the right people.

E-mail gm@craiglands.co.uk for further information or call 01943 886452 www.craiglands.co.uk

Closing Date: 1st August 2008.