Accountant (Hotel sector)

North Star Consulting; Dunfermline; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus potential

Generous pension

Free secure parking

Benefits

Job summary

North Star Consulting in Scotland seeks an accountancy professional with hotel sector experience to join a growing practice with offices across Scotland. This role is hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days at home) and offers flexible start times.

You will manage a portfolio delivering accounting, compliance and advisory support, including statutory accounts, management accounts, CT600, VAT, payroll liaison and client meetings, with on-site visits as needed.

Qualifications

• Hotel sector experience
• Confident working with owner-managed businesses / senior stakeholders
• Mentor and coach less experienced colleagues

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts (FRS102/FRS105)
• Prepare management accounts (monthly/quarterly)
• Handle corporation tax filings (CT600)
• Prepare VAT returns
• Provide client advisory and conduct meetings, including on-site
• Liaise with HMRC on queries/payments/registrations
• Oversee payroll activity with payroll team
• Support proposals and new business opportunities

Skills

Mentoring

Education

Qualified / QBE / Part-qualified

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for an accountancy professional with hotel sector industry experience to join a small, growing and highly regarded accountancy firm with offices throughout Scotland.

You may have specific hotel industry experience from Practice, or you may have worked in the hotel industry and would like the variety and opportunity to work with owners, founders, and senior stakeholders that a Practice firm can offer.

Our client will consider a qualified accountant, QBE, or part-qualified accountancy professionals (study support available).

The role is offered on a hybrid working basis (3 days in-office, 2 days work at home). Flexible start / finish times possible by agreement.

The Role

You will manage a portfolio of clients, delivering a mix of accountancy, compliance, and advisory support, including:

• Preparation of statutory accounts (FRS102 / FRS105)
• Management accounts (monthly/quarterly)
• Corporation tax (CT600, filings)
• VAT returns and submissions
• Client advisory and regular client meetings including on-site
• HMRC liaison (queries, payments, registrations)
• Overseeing payroll activity / liaise with payroll team
• Supporting proposals and new business opportunities

You will also mentor junior team members and contribute to the firm’s continued growth.

About You

• Specific hotel industry experience
• Qualified, QBE, or P/Q
• Confident working directly with owner-managed businesses / senior stakeholders
• Experience with Sage and/or Xero
• Knowledge of the Scottish SMB hotel market advantageous
• Can mentor and coach less experienced colleagues

Progression

This role offers a clear pathway into a Client Manager / Business Manager position as the firm continues to grow.

The firm has a positive, friendly culture, with excellent staff retention and employee satisfaction.

Salary c£40,000 + bonus potential + generous pension + hybrid working + free secure parking + benefits

To be considered, you should currently live within easy travel distance of the Dunfermline area.

You must hold the right to work in the UK without sponsorship or visa support.