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North Star Recruitment; Peacehaven; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Free secure parking

Generous pension

Bonus potential

Job summary

North Star Recruitment is seeking an accountancy professional with hotel sector experience to join a growing Scottish practice with offices across Scotland. The role is hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days at home) with a salary around £40,000 + bonus potential, generous pension, and free secure parking, and is suitable for qualified, QBE, or part-qualified candidates living within easy reach of Dunfermline.

You will manage client portfolios, deliver statutory and management accounts, VAT

Qualifications

• Specific hotel industry experience
• Qualified, QBE, or P/Q
• Confident working directly with owner-managed businesses / senior stakeholders
• Experience with Sage and/or Xero
• Knowledge of the Scottish SMB hotel market advantageous
• Can mentor and coach less experienced colleagues

Responsibilities

• Preparation of statutory accounts (FRS102 / FRS105)
• Management accounts (monthly/quarterly)
• VAT returns and submissions
• Client advisory and regular client meetings including on-site
• Overseeing payroll activity / liaise with payroll team
• Supporting proposals and new business opportunities
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to growth

Skills

Sage knowledge

Xero knowledge

Client management

Mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Education

Qualified accountant

QBE

Part-qualified with study support

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

The Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for an accountancy professional with hotel sector industry experience to join a small, growing and highly regarded accountancy firm with offices through-out Scotland.

You may have specific hotel industry experience from Practice, or you may have worked in the hotel industry and would like the variety and opportunity to work with owners, founders, and senior stakeholders that a Practice firm can offer.

Our client will consider a qualified accountant, QBE, or part-qualified accountancy professionals (study support available).

The role is offered on a hybrid working basis (3 days in-office, 2 days work at home). Flexible start / finish times possible by agreement.

The Role

You will manage a portfolio of clients, delivering a mix of accountancy, compliance, and advisory support, including:

Preparation of statutory accounts (FRS102 / FRS105)

Management accounts (monthly/quarterly)

VAT returns and submissions

Client advisory and regular client meetings including on-site

Overseeing payroll activity / liaise with payroll team

Supporting proposals and new business opportunities

You will also mentor junior team members and contribute to the firm’s continued growth.

About You

Specific hotel industry experience

Qualified, QBE, or P/Q

Confident working directly with owner-managed businesses / senior stakeholders

Experience with Sage and/or Xero

Knowledge of the Scottish SMB hotel market advantageous

Can mentor and coach less experienced colleagues

Progression

This role offers a clear pathway into a Client Manager / Business Manager position as the firm continues to grow.

The firm has a positive, friendly culture, with excellent staff retention and employee satisfaction.

Salary c£40,000 + bonus potential + generous pension + hybrid working + free secure parking + benefits

To be considered, you should currently live within easy travel distance of the Dunfermline area.

You must hold the right to work in the UK without sponsorship or visa support.