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Company Description
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.
Role Description
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. The Finance Manager is a full-time, on-site role based at Sandburn Hall in York.
The person in this role will oversee day-to-day financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and preparation of monthly management accounts for the hotel, restaurant, function spaces, and golf operations. They will monitor financial performance, analyze variances, and provide insights to support strategic and operational decision-making.
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Responsibilities include:
- Supervising invoicing and credit control
- Managing payroll inputs
- Ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
- Maintaining compliance with relevant accounting standards and tax requirements
The Finance Manager will collaborate closely with department leaders to manage costs, optimize revenue, and support long-term financial planning, while continuously improving financial processes and internal controls.
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 members.
- 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.
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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
- 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 at david@sandburnhall.co.uk.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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