Hotel Accountant

Stamford Bridge Hotel London; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a meticulous Hotel Accountant to enhance financial operations within a dynamic hotel environment. This role involves managing financial relationships, ensuring compliance, and delivering timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting qualifications, preferably with experience in the hotel sector, and demonstrate exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills. Join a vibrant team that values diversity and offers a range of benefits including a generous holiday policy and professional development opportunities. If you are passionate about finance and hospitality, this position is a perfect match for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Buy/Sell Annual Leave option

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance subsidy

Employee assistance program

Annual travel loan

CFC membership scheme

Free eye tests

Life assurance at 4x basic salary

L&D Apprenticeship Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar accounting role, preferably within the hotel industry.
• Completed or ongoing accounting qualification such as ACCA or CIMA.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchase ledger activities with suppliers.
• Provide month-end deliverables such as journals and reconciliations.
• Support VAT liability calculations and audits.

Skills

Accounting experience

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Fluency in English

Education

ACCA qualification

CIMA qualification

Tools

Hotel property management systems

Job description

Stamford Bridge Hotel is seeking a Hotel Accountant to play a key role in managing the financial relationship between the Management Company Finance, the Hotel General Manager, and the Hotel Departments.

You will report to the Hotel General Manager (HGM) and support the Hotel General Manager and Management Company Finance team in all aspects of property accounting, ensuring timely and accurate submissions of information, and upholding high standards of internal control and compliance.

As Hotel Accountant, your responsibilities will include:

1. Coordinating purchase ledger activities with outsourced providers and suppliers to resolve queries.
2. Collaborating with the Hotel Accounts Assistant to ensure prompt issuance of Accounts Receivable invoices.
3. Supporting reconciliation and receipt of accounts, including cash, credit card, and BACS transactions, in the PMS system.
4. Providing month-end deliverables such as journals, accruals, prepayments, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations to finance stakeholders.
5. Loading monthly results into the Chelsea FC finance and reporting systems.
6. Assisting stakeholders with the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual results.
7. Reconciling inter-company recharges.
8. Monitoring Capex spending against budgets.
9. Supporting VAT liability calculations and audits.
10. Checking night audit packs for discrepancies daily.
11. Managing the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasts across systems for both Chelsea FC and Ascott.

To succeed in this role, candidates should have:

• Experience in a similar accounting role, preferably within the hotel industry (desirable).
• Completed or ongoing accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent (required).
• Knowledge of hotel property management systems (desirable).
• Proactive problem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure, and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and prioritization abilities.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Benefits of working with Stamford Bridge Hotel include:

• 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays)
• Buy/Sell Annual Leave option
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance subsidy
• Employee assistance program
• Annual travel loan
• CFC membership scheme
• Free eye tests
• Life assurance at 4x basic salary
• L&D Apprenticeship Scheme (if applicable)

About Us

Stamford Bridge Hotel London, operated by The Ascott Limited, is located within Chelsea Football Club grounds, offering a unique experience for guests.

The hotel features seven room categories, accommodating up to a specified number of guests per room. All rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi, private bathrooms, and 24/7 room service for a comfortable stay.

At Chelsea Football Club and The Ascott Limited, we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds to foster a supportive and dynamic workplace.

Employer: The Hotel at Chelsea Limited

Trading as: Stamford Bridge Hotel London managed by The Ascott Limited

AMRT1_UKCT

Send me alerts about jobs like this.

Please enter your email address to set up email alerts for similar jobs. By submitting your email and clicking apply, you agree to our terms and conditions.