Accountant - Finance

Accor; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor is seeking an Accountant - Hospitality to join our dynamic shared services team, supporting a cluster of properties within the Accor Apartments & Realty portfolio. Based in Melbourne or Adelaide, you will handle daily accounting, monthly reporting and BAS preparation as part of a collaborative finance function.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timely financial statements, and adherence to policy. A tertiary qualification with CA/CPA considered advantageous; hospitality experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification; CA/CPA is a plus.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience in hospitality or front desk roles adds value.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and numbers.
• Ability to adapt to new systems; Great Plains knowledge desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare P&L and month-end reporting.
• Conduct AR review and bank reconciliations.
• Maintain asset registers and BAS readiness.
• Assist Finance Manager and other accountants.
• Provide ad-hoc admin support.

Skills

CA/CPA advantage

Accounting principles

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Bank reconciliations

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

Microsoft Great Plains

Job description

Job Description

Purpose In the role of Accountant - Hospitality, you will be an essential member of our dynamic shared services team, playing a key role in daily accounting and reporting responsibilities for a cluster of properties within the Accor Apartments & Realty portfolio. Our Accountant can be based in Melbourne or Adelaide.

The Role Primarily Monday to Friday, with occasional hours outside of regular schedule, compensated with days off in lieu Potential for flexible working arrangements following completion of a successful induction period Work as part of a collective team to provide shared service finance support to a number of hotels This position is ideal for a highly competent assistant accountant seeking to advance their career

Primary Responsibilities

• Providing properties with finance related support including preparing P&L, conducting property AR review, reconciling banking and review and align property policy and procedure against trust compliance.
• Preparing end of month reports
• Preparing bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations for the relevant entities where properties are reporting under.
• Preparing bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations for any additional entities as required.
• Ensuring the asset register is maintained and kept up to date.
• Ensuring accuracy of BAS reporting.
• Preparing a variety of invoices and ensuring timely collectability.
• Ad-hoc other admin duties.
• Assisting the Finance Manager and other accountants as required.

Skills and Experience

• A relevant tertiary qualification, whilst pursuing a CA/CPA is an advantage
• Sound understanding of accounting principals
• Experience in Receptionist, Hotel Guest Service Agent, or Night Auditor will provide you with transferable skills which are an advantage.
• Highly organised with a key eye for detail and numbers
• Proven ability to manage assigned tasks in a faced paced environment
• Ability to adapt to new systems (knowledge of Microsoft Great Plains desirable)
• Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills