Hotel Accountant

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in Leicester is seeking a knowledgeable Hotel Accountant to manage financial reporting and compliance. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, facilitating closing procedures, and ensuring adherence to accounting standards. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or working towards this qualification. The position offers genuine career opportunities and valuable training.

Benefits

Genuine career opportunities

On-the-job training

Access to digital learning platform

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in financial reporting and analysis.
• Strong interpersonal skills for diverse audiences.
• Desirable: Hospitality or real estate experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial reports.
• Facilitate monthly and yearly closing procedures.
• Draft statutory financial statements and manage audits.

Skills

Financial systems proficiency

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Audit skills

Taxation

Communication skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified / working towards qualification

Job description

Overview

The Grand Hotel Leicester is seeking a knowledgeable, detail orientated Hotel Accountant. You will report to the General Manager/ Finance Manager, supporting and working towards analysing financial information, preparing timely and accurate financial reports and ensuring appropriate accounting control procedures at The Grand Hotel Leicester.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Prepares, examines, and analyzes accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports.
• Closing Procedures: Facilitates and completes monthly and yearly closing procedures.
• Audit and Compliance: Drafts statutory financial statements, manages financial and tax audits, and prepares quarterly VAT returns.
• Variance Analysis: Assists in variance analysis of actual versus budget and liaises with operational contacts.
• Payroll Management: Ensures accurate and timely posting of monthly payroll, including PAYE & NIC, and reviews and approves payment runs.
• Reporting and Forecasting: Prepares monthly management reports, balance sheet reconciliations, and cashflow forecasts, and supports annual budget preparation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in the use of financial systems, budgeting, financial reporting, financial data analysis, auditing, taxation and providing financial advice.
• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified / working towards qualification.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to adapt to a range of audiences.
• Desirable: Background in hospitality or real estate, knowledge of hotel property management systems.

Benefits

• Genuine career opportunities within our business.
• Valuable on the job training, along with access to our digital online learning platform.

About Us

The Grand Hotel Leicester by The Unlimited Collection is a brand of The Ascott Limited. At The Ascott Limited, we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds to create a supportive and thriving workplace where everyone can contribute their unique perspectives. A trusted hospitality company, Ascott’s presence extends across Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA. Its diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments. Ascott's award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu and Yello. Through Ascott Star Rewards (ASR), Ascott’s loyalty programme, members enjoy exclusive privileges and offers at participating properties.

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Trading as: The Grand Hotel Leicester by The Unlimited Collection managed by The Ascott Limited

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