Accountant (Hotel sector)

North Star Consulting; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Generous pension

Hybrid working

Free secure parking

Employee benefits

Job summary

North Star Consulting in Scotland seeks an accountancy professional with hotel sector industry experience to join its growing firm delivering accounts, compliance and advisory support for owner-managed businesses.

Hybrid role: 3 days in-office, 2 days at home, with flexible start times. You will manage a portfolio, mentor juniors and work with clients on-site and remotely.

Qualifications

• Qualified, QBE, or P/Q with study support.
• Hotel industry experience is essential.
• Experience with Sage and/or Xero.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Hotel industry experience

Client advisory

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Qualified accountant

QBE

Part-qualified with study support

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 through-out 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 Perth & Kinross area.

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