Job Description

The role carries a permanent contract for 40 hours per week, working Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5pm (working hours can be flexible based on applicant needs). Earnings up to £40,000 per annum however negotiable based on experience.

Perks include:

• Opportunity for Company funded accountancy qualifications and study support (applicable after six months of employment).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program including telephone counselling support, personal legal advice, and financial information, as well as health advice across a range of medical and wellbeing issues (benefits revised 1st April 2021).

–Fantastic bedroom rates starting from £40 per night.

–30% off dining at Dakota.

–Access to Reward Gateway shopping discounts (benefits revised 1st April 2021).

–£50 gift voucher on every anniversary of your employment.

–Accredited, certified training given on employment.

–Meals on duty and uniforming.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibility for this role is to oversee and action all finance and accounting operations for the five hotels within the group. Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the preparation of the monthly accounts, working with the onsite accounts teams to produce the accounts at hotel level, and consolidating these to group level.
• Coordinating and directing the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and the reporting of variances.
• Directly line managing on property accounting management instilling strong lines of communication and collaboration.
• Completing balance sheet reviews with the onsite account’s teams, highlighting, and managing risks to the business.
• Managing the preparation of the annual statutory accounts, VAT returns and other statutory reporting.
• Overseeing the production of all management information, improving the accuracy, efficiency, and relevance.
• Providing financial guidance to finance and non-finance team members.
• Consolidating and forecasting cash flows.
• Ensuring compliance with legislation and internal controls across the business.
• Being the main contact for auditors, coordinating the provision of information.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Minimum of 5 years working experience in accounting and finance. Minimum of 2 years in a senior finance role carrying out management accounting. Experience in an area or group role in hotels or hospitality (highly desirable). Fully qualified in ACCA, CIMA or equivalent (part qualified nearing completion will be considered). Experienced in working with Sage 200 (preferred). Experience in working with auditors. An organized individual who is proactive and works well with deadlines. An individual who possesses a high level of financial acumen and attention to detail. Have an advanced knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office suites. Successful candidates must demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for the role as well as their ability to show a long-term commitment to the brand as a real team player.