As a Management Accountant within the Hotel Accounting division, you will work closely with the Financial Controller to produce high-quality monthly management accounts, balance sheets, and related financial reports for hotel clients. You will ensure all reporting adheres to internal controls and compliance standards, while consistently maintaining a high level of accuracy and service.

You will be expected to build a deep understanding of each client’s business, providing actionable insights and identifying opportunities to drive efficiencies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong practical accounting capabilities and take a proactive approach to client support and problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of the monthly management accounting cycle for a dedicated portfolio of hotel clients
• Review monthly management packs, including profit & loss and balance sheet, identifying and addressing variances and potential risks
• Prepare monthly and quarterly VAT returns, and assist with VAT inspections as required
• Supervise and support the Finance Assistant, providing coaching and contributing to process improvement initiatives
• Oversee bank reconciliation and accounts payable controls, ensuring timely resolution of outstanding issues and process enhancements
• Prepare year-end audit files and liaise with auditors during external client audits
• Maintain robust financial controls in line with policies, procedures, and audit requirements
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, identifying and implementing enhancements to systems and processes
• Respond to ad hoc queries from hotel management and client teams
• Support the Financial Controller in developing a robust control environment aligned to client needs
• Undertake ad hoc accounting tasks and project work as required
• Please note: this is not an exhaustive list of duties

Qualifications:

• Qualified by experience, with formal qualification (ICAS/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent) desirable but not essential

Experience Required:

• Ideally, experience in hotel accounting and producing management accounts
• Previous experience managing or working within a client portfolio environment
• Supervisory experience is advantageous

Key Skills:

• Self-motivated, with strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage and prioritise workloads to meet reporting deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Excel
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience with Business Central is highly desirable
• Hotel industry knowledge would be advantageous

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.