Corporate Finance & Accounting Manager

Aethos; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Corporate Finance & Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations and accounting for multiple entities. The successful candidate will ensure timely accuracy in financial reporting, manage payroll processes, and coordinate with third-party accounting firms. With a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, at least 5 years of experience, and strong Excel skills, this role offers a full-time opportunity to shape the financial health of the organization.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant accounting or finance experience ideally within a multi-entity or group environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial controls.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bookkeeping, financial records, and statutory accounting for Aethos entities.
• Coordinate with third-party accounting firms for timely delivery of reports.
• Manage payroll processes ensuring accurate monthly payroll and compliance.

Skills

Internal Audit

Supervising

Data Entry

Compliance

Customer Service

Accounting & Finance

General Ledger Accounting

IFRS

External Audit

Microsoft Excel

ERP

Payroll

Financial statement

ACCA

CPA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting Finance or related field

ACCA / CPA / CIMA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP or accounting software

Job description

Who We Are

Extraordinary places passionate people and shared learning experiences : this is Aethos. We believe that traveling and hospitality should leave a lasting positive impact on the mind body and soul. That’s the reason why we choose our locations very carefully and work together with people who want to be part of a community instead of just having a job. Everyone who works at Aethos can make a personal impact on the community and company - great ideas can come from anywhere.

We are a young and dynamic hospitality company that understands the value of time with friends and loved ones. We make a conscious choice towards sustainability and well-being and the luxury of time and space. We stand for freedom from the stresses and anxieties of modern life. We want to be the first choice for anyone who seeks respite and refuge from the boring the stressful and the unsustainable. That’s why we define hospitality differently : while all of our decisions should be made with the community and needs of our guests in mind we always strive to create a community that we want to be part of and that improves the world around us. We invite you to be part of our story.

Role Overview

The Corporate Finance & Accounting Manager will oversee the financial operations and accounting processes of five Aethos entities (CH IT ES PT DE UK) ensuring timely accurate and standardised reporting. This will also include setup of new entities bank accounts payroll and other key items. This role will work closely with third-party mandated accounting firms internal stakeholders and the leadership team to maintain high-quality financial systems streamline processes and support decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Multi-Entity Accounting Oversight
• Oversee bookkeeping financial records and statutory accounting for the local Aethos corporate legal entities.
• Coordinate with third-party accounting firms to ensure accuracy compliance and timely delivery of reports.
• Review monthly financial statements reconciliations and journal entries.
• Standardisation & Process Improvement
• Develop and enforce standardised accounting policies processes and reporting formats across all entities.
• Identify operational gaps and implement process improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
• Develop and maintain a strong internal control framework of governance and control.
• Financial Operations Management
• Accounts Payable (AP)
• Oversee and undertake invoice processing supplier onboarding approval workflows and payment cycles.
• Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Manage customer / hotel billing including creating and issuing invoices for all relevant entities.
• Track receivables reconcile client accounts and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Maintain accurate revenue recognition practices.
• General Finance Operations
• Manage payroll processes ensuring accurate monthly payroll and compliance with local regulations.
• Ensure all accruals are correctly accounted for.
• Oversee treasury and cash flow management & forecasting including payment scheduling and bank relationships.
• Financing & Fundraising
• Prepare / manage all intercompany loans and maintain a clear overview of all loans
• Support when necessary fundraising initiatives for Aethos
• Reporting & Analysis
• Prepare timely monthly management accounts variance analysis and consolidated summaries for leadership. This is key for individual entities and the group rollup of all entities.
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Rolling 12 month liquidity planning for all entities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial dashboards or reporting tools.
• Audit
• Manage and oversee statutory financial accounting.
• Manage and oversee the Audit processes for the applicable corporate entities.
• Ensure timely completion of audits and annual general meetings including necessary minutes ESOP disclosures and any other required disclosures & documents.
• Supplier & Contract Oversight
• Maintain records of supplier contracts ensuring proper financial documentation and alignment with accounting processes.
• Support contract negotiation where required.
• Other
• Support on necessary ad-hoc items relating to Aethos.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field; ACCA / CPA / CIMA preferred.
• 5 years of relevant accounting or finance experience ideally within a multi-entity or group environment.
• Experience working with outsourced accounting firms or shared services teams.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial controls.
• Advanced Excel proficiency; ERP or accounting software experience preferred.
• Excellent organisational analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple entities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Required Experience : Manager

Key Skills

Internal Audit, Supervising, Data Entry, Compliance, Customer Service, Accounting & Finance, General Ledger Accounting, IFRS, External Audit, Microsoft Excel, ERP, Payroll, Financial statement, ACCA, CPA

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1

So if you’re ready to take on the challenge of managing our financial records ensuring compliance and contributing to our financial success then join us as our next Corporate Finance & Accounting Manager.

With your expertise dedication and passion for financial excellence you’ll be an invaluable asset to our team ensuring the financial health and integrity of our organization.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.