Vardey Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a prestigious luxury hotel on the Isle of Wight to recruit an experienced Finance Manager. This is a senior, standalone position offering full ownership of the finance function within a dynamic, multi-revenue hospitality environment. The role can be tailored to suit either a full-time or 30 hours per week arrangement, providing flexibility alongside a high level of responsibility.
Working closely with the General Manager you will play a key role in driving financial performance, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring robust financial controls across the business.

The Finance Job Role on the IOW
As Finance Manager, you will take responsibility for the end-to-end finance function, including:

• Production of monthly management accounts with detailed P&L analysis across rooms, food & beverage, and other revenue streams
• Delivery of insightful financial reporting, including variance analysis and performance commentary
• Ownership of budgeting and forecasting processes
• Analysis of key hospitality KPIs to support profitability
• Cash flow management and oversight of weekly payment runs
• Maintenance of strong internal controls, including stock and POS audits
• Oversight of payroll (outsourced), ensuring compliance with HMRC and Tronc regulations
• Preparation of statutory accounts and management of VAT/PAYE submissions
• Liaison with external stakeholders including accountants, banks, and advisors

About You As An Accountant
We are seeking a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a hands-on environment:

• Ideally a fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or QBE will be considered
• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within hospitality, leisure, or a multi-revenue business
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting/PMS systems (e.g. Xero, Sage, Opera, or similar)
• Ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced operational setting
• The role is commutable from the mainland although living on the Isle of Wight would be more convenient travel from Lymington, Portsmouth or Southampton – subsidised accommodation available

What’s on Offer 

• Competitive salary circa £50,000 depending on experience
• Staff discounts on accommodation and food & beverage
• On-site parking
• Subsidised accommodation (if required)
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing and well-invested hospitality business
• Full - Time hours or a 4 day week!
• Office based approx. 2 or 3 days a week on Isle of Wight
• Working from home - Hybrid working

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REF: IOW Isle of Wight Finance Job, Accountant near Lymington, Freshwater, Totland, Newport, Cowes, Yarmouth