Hotel Finance Manager: Balance Sheet & Audit Lead

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

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