Group Technical Accountant

We're looking for a technically strong and commercially minded accountant to join our Group Finance team. In this role, you'll support the delivery of high-quality financial reporting across Parkdean Resorts, ensuring compliance with IFRS, UK GAAP and statutory requirements while helping to maintain a robust governance and control environment.

Working closely with colleagues across Finance and the wider business, you'll provide expert technical accounting advice, support external reporting obligations and contribute to a variety of finance and tax-related projects.

What you will be doing...

• Researching, interpreting and applying IFRS and UK GAAP accounting standards to complex business transactions and new initiatives.
• Preparing technical accounting papers and providing recommendations on appropriate accounting treatments and revenue recognition policies.
• Supporting the preparation of Group and subsidiary statutory financial statements.
• Producing technical and financial reporting disclosures and supporting external audit requirements.
• Assisting with the preparation of the monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs.
• Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and preparing balance sheet review documentation, highlighting key risks and issues.
• Leading the implementation of new accounting standards and communicating financial reporting impacts to stakeholders across the business.
• Acting as a key contact for external auditors, ensuring information requests are delivered accurately and on time.
• Collaborating with the FP&A team to support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Providing information and analysis to support corporation tax reporting and compliance requirements.
• Supporting finance transformation initiatives and projects focused on improving controls, compliance and efficiency.
• Assisting with month-end and year-end journal postings.
• Contributing to the development and maintenance of a strong financial control framework across the Finance function.
• Supporting technical accounting reviews and other ad-hoc finance projects as required.
• Taking on additional responsibilities as business needs evolve, following appropriate training and support.

About you...

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent), ideally ACA trained.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with experience applying IFRS and UK GAAP.
• Previous experience within a group finance, financial reporting or technical accounting role.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyse, model and interpret financial data.
• Strong report-writing and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently.

So, why Parkdean Resorts?

Well, besides the one-of-a-kind team culture, stunning locations across the UK, and the chance to work with the UK's largest holiday park organisation, we can offer:

• The chance to develop your skills and boost your career across our 65 parks – we’ve got your back when it comes to training!
• You’re never on your own with our Employee Assistance Programme! It comes with a 24/7 confidential helpline for counselling and support - because your wellbeing is our top priority.
• A 50% discount for you and a 25% discount for friends and family when booking your holiday with us.
• A team member discount of 30%, available on everything from fabulous food to delicious drinks and even our fun leisure activities.
• Score awesome discounts! From tasty meal kits like Hello Fresh to your favourite local gyms, we’ve got deals on lots of brands just for you.

We want to be a force for good and caring for our parks, people, and planet is a natural component of the way we do business. We celebrate our people, communities and natural environment, enabling us to enhance the amazing memories we create for many years to come.

Are we the right fit for you?

At Parkdean Resorts, every park is a place to start something great; a place where you can develop your skills, take on new challenges, and thrive alongside a team that supports you every step of the way.

Our parks create meaningful memories for our guests and know that great service is more than a smile - it’s understanding the value of every moment. Because it’s not just what we do, it’s who we are. Join a team that puts heart into every holiday. Be the Heart of the Park.

Parkdean Resorts takes safeguarding seriously therefore background checks including DBS (or equivalent) will be carried out if appropriate.

We want to do all we can to create an environment and recruitment process where people feel safe and comfortable to talk about disability. For any reasonable adjustment requests as part of the recruitment and assessment process, please contact Roisin at ReasonableAdjustments@parkdean-resorts.com.