Accounting Manager - Balance Sheet & Audit (Glasgow Based)

Sofitel; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofitel is seeking an Accounting Manager - Balance Sheet & Audit to join our UK finance team in Glasgow, supporting three hotels: Ibis Glasgow, Ibis Edinburgh, and Sofitel London St James. You will oversee balance sheet reconciliations, internal controls, and audits, driving accuracy and compliance across the portfolio.

Reporting to the Financial Director, you will lead month-end closings, collaborate with General Managers and auditors, and mentor colleagues in balance sheet processes while

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline.
• Experience in financial accounting, auditing or balance sheet management.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence with accounting systems.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across several entities.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly balance sheet reconciliations across all hotel entities.
• Ensure assets and liabilities are accurately recorded and reconciled.
• Monitor internal controls and identify risks or discrepancies.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules and WIP tracking.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and support cash flow forecasting.
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Coordinate and support external audits, year-end accounts and statutory reporting.
• Prepare draft financial statements and consolidated reporting.
• Review VAT accounts and support tax compliance activities.

Skills

Excel

Balance sheet

Auditing

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Job description

Job Description

Join Our Finance Team

We are looking for a detail-oriented and commercially minded Accounting Manager - Balance Sheet & Audit to join our UK finance team. Based in Glasgow, this role supports three distinctive hotels across the Accor portfolio: Ibis Glasgow, Ibis Edinburgh, and the luxury Sofitel London St James.

Reporting to the Financial Director, you will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of our financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, managing balance sheet reconciliations, supporting audits, and contributing to the financial success of our hotels.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to broaden their exposure across multiple hotel operations.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Accounting Manager - Balance Sheet & Audit, you will:

• Lead monthly balance sheet reconciliations across all hotel entities.
• Ensure assets and liabilities are accurately recorded and reconciled.
• Monitor internal controls and identify any risks or discrepancies.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, and work-in-progress tracking.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and support cash flow forecasting.
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Coordinate and support external audits, year-end accounts, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Prepare draft financial statements and consolidated financial reporting.
• Review VAT accounts and support tax compliance activities.Ensure government filings, taxes, and other financial obligations are completed accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with General Managers, Department Heads, Front Office teams, auditors, banking partners, and corporate stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and training to colleagues involved in balance sheet processes.
• Support continuous improvement of financial systems, controls, and procedures.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Degree-level education in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline.
• Experience in financial accounting, auditing, or balance sheet management.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with accounting systems.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across several business entities.

Desirable:

• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CA) or actively studying towards one.
• Experience working with an audit firm or supporting external audit processes.
• Hospitality experience is an advantage but not essential.

Additional Information

Managed Hotels.