Property Accountant

Finance - TGHL; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in Leicester is looking for a detail-oriented Hotel Accountant to manage financial reporting and audits. This role requires a minimum of 3 years in finance, strong analysis skills, and ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications or progress towards them. You'll facilitate financial reporting, manage payroll, and support the General Manager. Enjoy genuine career advancement opportunities and valuable training in this dynamic hospitality environment.

Benefits

Genuine career opportunities

Access to digital learning platform

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial reporting and auditing in a hospitality context.
• Strong analytical skills to assist in variance analysis and budget preparation.
• Ability to communicate effectively across various levels.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze accounting records and financial statements.
• Manage monthly and yearly financial closing procedures.
• Draft statutory financial statements and manage tax audits.
• Prepare monthly management reports and cashflow forecasts.

Skills

Financial data analysis

Financial reporting

Auditing

Taxation knowledge

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or working towards qualification

Minimum of 3 years experience in financial systems and reporting

Job description

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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