Senior Finance Officer

Mercure Hotels; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercure Brisbane Spring Hill is seeking a hands-on Hotel Accountant to support the Finance Department across payroll, AP/AR, forecasting, budgeting and compliance.You will collaborate with operational leaders to maximise profitability and ensure accurate financial reporting, using advanced Excel and Office skills. Previous hospitality experience is highly valued, and the role offers the opportunity to lead a finance team in a dynamic hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Experience in a supervisory or management accounting role.
• Hospitality/hotel industry experience is highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of payroll, accounts payable/receivable, GST, BAS, PAYG and compliance.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience preparing financial reports, budgets and forecasts.
• Excellent analytical and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support daily hotel finance operations across payroll, payables and receivables.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, reporting and cash flow management.
• Partner with department heads to drive financial awareness and performance.
• Lead and develop the Finance team, and cover the Financial Controller when needed.

Skills

Payroll

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

GST/BAS/PAYG

Excel

Stakeholder Management

Education

Accounting Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.

About The Mercure Brand

Mercure Hotels offer so much more than a place to find comfort and sleep - they are a portal to discovery, a springboard to exploration. Since its founding in 1973, Mercure has made it its mission to enlighten guests to the treasures of the location they are in. The network prides itself on offering high-quality standards with a true take on locality. From the moment guests arrive - in one of our 950+ Hotels across 60+ countries - they are instantly immersed in a locally inspired atmosphere. Everything from the decorative design to a passion for local food and beverage discoveries is rooted in the unique features of each destination.

About Mercure Brisbane Spring Hill

The Mercure Brisbane Spring Hill is located on the central city fringe, just minutes from the CBD, Brisbane River, Suncorp Stadium and public transport. Overlooking the city skyline and Roma St Parklands, the Hotel features 179 spacious guest rooms with generous open-aired balconies, modern amenities, an outdoor swimming pool, fitness room, and an alfresco-style restaurant and bar.

Job Description

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Hotel Accountant is responsible for supporting the day to day operation of the Finance Department while ensuring the accuracy, integrity and efficiency of all financial processes across the hotel. You will work across all areas of hotel finance, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, forecasting, budgeting, financial reporting, cash flow management and compliance, while partnering with operational leaders to maximise business performance.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations

• Support the management of all hotel finance functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
• Monitor cash flow, banking activities and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, company policies and statutory requirements.
• Assist in maintaining accurate financial records and reporting systems.

Reporting & Analysis

• Support with preparing weekly, monthly and annual financial reports.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Analyse business performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Provide accurate financial information and insights to support operational decision-making.
• Monitor departmental costs and assist leaders in achieving budget targets.

Business Partnering

• Work closely with Department Heads to drive financial awareness and performance.
• Support leaders with forecasting, cost control and profitability initiatives.
• Provide guidance and recommendations to improve operational efficiencies.

Leadership & Team Development

• Support the leadership, coaching and development of the Finance team.
• Assist with onboarding, training and performance management activities.
• Foster a collaborative, positive and high-performing team culture.
• Act as the Financial Controller in their absence when required.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Experience in a supervisory, management accounting or similar finance role.
• Previous hospitality, hotel or accommodation industry experience highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, GST, BAS, PAYG, superannuation and financial compliance requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience preparing financial reports, budgets and forecasts.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with excellent attention to detail.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• A passion for hospitality and continuous improvement.

Additional Information

Mercure Brisbane Spring Hill operates under the globally recognised Accor brand.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and respected. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career and be part of an exciting period of growth and transformation, we'd love to hear from you.