At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial operations and management accounting for Ardencote's reopening.
- Company: Join a vibrant hotel team at Ardencote Manor.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, spa discounts, free parking, and development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with hands-on responsibilities and excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Be part of an exciting hotel reopening and make a real impact on financial performance.
- Qualifications: Previous finance experience in hospitality and strong Excel skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Location: Ardencote Manor - Hiddenwell with occasional travel to Central Services, Moreton-in-Marsh
Full-Time | Permanent
Reports to: Cluster Financial Controller
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum
Estimated Start Date: 02 November 2026
The Opportunity
As Ardencote prepares for an exciting new chapter and its reopening in 2027, we’re looking for an Assistant Financial Controller to join our Finance team and play an important role in getting the hotel ready for reopening and supporting its ongoing financial performance. Primarily based on site at Ardencote Hotel, you’ll work closely with our Cluster Financial Controller and operational teams to make sure excellent financial controls are established and maintained across the hotel. This is a varied, hands‑on finance role where no two days will necessarily look the same. One day you might be investigating an end‑of‑day revenue query or supporting a stocktake; the next, you could be reviewing payroll costs, preparing information for month end or supporting a departmental P&L review. If you enjoy being close to the operation, building relationships with department heads and using financial information to make a real difference to business performance, this could be a great opportunity for you.
What You’ll Be Doing
- You’ll support the Cluster Financial Controller across a broad range of operational and management accounting activities, including:
- Completing daily revenue reconciliations across rooms, food and beverage, spa, leisure and other revenue streams
- Supporting night audit and income audit processes, ensuring revenue is accurately posted, balanced and reported
- Investigating discrepancies and working with department heads to resolve queries and variances
- Supporting regular stocktakes and reviewing results against expected usage
- Reviewing payroll information for accuracy and helping monitor labour costs against budget
- Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts and departmental P&L reviews
- Identifying trends, variances and opportunities to improve financial performance
- Assisting with budgets, forecasts and financial planning, including throughout the lead‑up to Ardencote’s reopening
- Supporting month‑end processes and helping resolve accounting discrepancies
- Acting as a key on‑site finance contact for Ardencote’s operational teams
- Supporting internal and external audit requirements
- Getting involved in wider finance projects and improvement initiatives
You’ll also work closely with our wider Finance team and occasionally travel to our Head Office at Genesis House, Moreton-in-Marsh for meetings, training and collaboration.
What We’re Looking For
- Must have previous finance experience within a hotel, spa, leisure or hospitality environment
- Must have experience or working knowledge of night audit, income audit and revenue reconciliation
- Excellent Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems
- Must have experience working with PMS and EPOS systems
- Must have excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately to deadlines
- Must have a proactive approach to identifying and resolving financial discrepancies
- Must have the confidence to build effective relationships with operational managers and department heads
- Must have the ability to work independently while remaining part of a wider Finance team
- Must have flexibility to occasionally travel to Central Services in Moreton-in-Marsh
Why This Role?
This isn’t a finance role where you’ll be sitting remotely from the operation. You’ll be joining Ardencote at an important point in its journey, helping to establish strong financial processes ahead of reopening and then seeing the impact of your work as the hotel moves into full operation. It’s an opportunity to combine operational hospitality finance with management accounting, develop your experience alongside the Cluster Financial Controller and become an integral part of Ardencote’s reopening and future success.
Additional Information
- Full‑Time - 40 hours per week
- £35,000 – £45,000 per annum
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application and throughout their employment. Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future for this position.
What We Offer
- Complimentary Spa Day on work anniversaries at any of our company spas
- Complimentary use of leisure and spa facilities
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program
- 30% discount on overnight stays and spa days
- Discounts on food, drink and retail across our venues
- Pension scheme
- Free Parking
- Refer-a-Friend scheme
- Excellent Induction and training programme
- Perkbox Online benefits and discounts
- On-line Doctor support (appointments/prescriptions)
- A fun, supportive and inclusive work environment with loads of development opportunities
Assistant Financial Controller employer: Hiddenwell - Head Office
Hiddenwell offers a dynamic work environment in Moreton-in-Marsh, where collaboration and operational excellence are at the forefront of our mission. As a Contact Centre Performance Lead, you will benefit from a competitive salary, opportunities for professional growth, and a culture that prioritises guest experience and teamwork. Join us to be part of a company that values your contributions and fosters a supportive atmosphere for all employees.
