At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance operations, oversee budgeting, and ensure compliance for a dynamic hospitality business.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company in the hospitality sector with a flexible work culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy discounted food, free parking, and the option to work from home.
- Other info: Perfect for self-employed professionals looking to expand their client portfolio.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the hospitality industry while enjoying flexibility and autonomy.
- Qualifications: Must be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with experience in hospitality finance.
Location: Hybrid / Remote (with occasional on-site strategy meetings near Richmond / Bedale, North Yorkshire)
Commitment: 1 to 2 days per month (Flexible). This includes core remote/on-site work, with reasonable ad-hoc email queries and short phone updates between sessions included within the day rate.
Status: Self-Employed / B2B Contractor
Rate: £400 per day (+ VAT if registered)
Key Responsibilities
- Team Building & Oversight: Assist the owners in hiring a part-time bookkeeper/administrator. Once in place, you will oversee their day-to-day data entry and implement strict review mechanisms to ensure data is pristine.
- Operations & Stocktake Oversight: Oversee the stocktaking process, overseeing stock-taker to ensure variances are investigated and tightly aligned with Xero records.
- Budget Responsibility: Take full ownership of the overarching finance department budget. You will be responsible for budgeting your own costs alongside any additional costs for bookkeeping, general administration, or stocktaking services.
- Group Structure & Compliance: Design, implement, and maintain a robust group structure ensuring compliance with disaggregation rules across Forecasting & FP&A.
- Management Accounts: Deliver management accounts and strategic commentary to the owners to assist with commercial decision-making and site performance tracking.
- Statutory Tax & Filing: Prepare, review, and legally submit Quarterly VAT returns, Limited Company Accounts, CT600 forms, and Directors' Self-Assessments. Oversee payroll administration by bookkeeper/administrator.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Essential: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with significant post-qualification experience.
- Sector Expertise: Prior experience in the hospitality / licensed trade sector is strongly preferred. You should understand pub operations, stock management, cash flows, and industry-specific tax nuances.
- Tax Specialist: Technical knowledge of HMRC disaggregation rules, group tax planning, and multi-site corporate structures.
- Advanced Systems: Advanced proficiency in financial modelling/forecasting tools.
- Setup: Must be an established self-employed consultant with relevant professional indemnity insurance.
Benefits
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Work Requirements
- Ability to commute/relocate: Bedale, North Yorkshire (preferred)
- Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)
- Licence/Certification: ACCA, CIMA, ACA (preferred)
This is a business-to-business (B2B) contract for a seasoned professional looking to add a client to their existing portfolio.
Fractional Finance Director in Bedale employer: Gofractional
As a Fractional Finance Director with our company, you will enjoy the flexibility of hybrid and remote work while being part of a supportive team that values your expertise. Our culture promotes professional growth, offering opportunities to lead strategic financial initiatives in the hospitality sector, all while enjoying benefits like discounted food and free parking near Richmond and Bedale, North Yorkshire. Join us for a rewarding experience where your contributions directly impact business success.
