Senior Group Management Accountant

Cairn Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Cairn Group as a Senior Group Management Accountant where you will lead financial reporting and maintain strong financial controls across our diverse hospitality businesses. This hands-on role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to streamline processes. Be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and offers opportunities for continuous improvement in a dynamic industry.

Benefits

Get Paid in Real-Time

Discounted stays across venues

Discounts on food and drinks

Spa Discounts

Access to retail, cinema & fun discounts

Career growth support

Superstar and Long-Service Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Bereavement Leave

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with solid post-qualification experience.
• Confident leader with strong people management and coaching skills.
• Strong communicator, ability to explain financial results to non-finance colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production and review of management accounts across designated businesses.
• Supervise the Management Accounts team and oversee audits.
• Partner with operational leaders to drive decision-making using financial data.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

People management

Process improvement

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent)

Job description

Hospitality Starts Here – Build Your Future with Cairn Group

Are you ready to grow your career in hospitality? At Cairn Group, we believe work should be rewarding, exciting, and full of opportunities to learn and develop. Whether you're creating unforgettable guest experiences or supporting your team, you'll be part of a friendly, supportive environment where your contributions are valued. With the opportunity to learn, develop, and be recognised, Cairn Group is a place where you can build a career, you’re proud of.

About the role…
We’re looking for a qualified and driven finance professional to join our Central Support team as a Senior Group Management Accountant. In this senior role, you’ll lead the production and review of management accounts across designated hospitality businesses, ensuring accuracy, insight, and timeliness in financial reporting.

You’ll play a vital part in maintaining strong financial controls, supporting site-level teams with performance understanding, and driving continual improvements in processes and systems. This is a hands-on role where your initiative, leadership, and eye for detail will have a visible impact across the Cairn Group portfolio.

Your responsibilities will include supervising the Management Accounts team, overseeing audits, and partnering with operational leaders to help bring financial data to life. You’ll also contribute to wider business projects and help evolve how we use data to drive decision-making.

About you…

• Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent) with solid post-qualification experience
• Confident leader with strong people management and coaching skills
• Excellent attention to detail with a proactive, hands-on approach
• Strong communicator with the ability to explain financial results to non-finance colleagues
• Commercially minded and process driven, with a passion for continuous improvement
• Organised and calm under pressure with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

About Us:

Cairn Group is a leading UK hospitality company with over 60 years of expertise in hotel acquisition, ownership, management, investment, and development. Our journey has been shaped by successful partnerships with global brands and a commitment to creating thriving, guest-focused properties.

At Cairn Group, our values - Respect, Integrity, Sustainability, and Excellence (RISE) - are at the heart of everything we do. We respect our team and guests, act with integrity, and invest in our people to build a sustainable future - for our business, our communities, and the planet. Every day, we work to deliver excellence, going the extra mile to create outstanding experiences for our guests.

Benefits:

• Get Paid in Real-Time or build savings with Wagestream: Take control of your earnings. Track your pay live, access funds when needed, build savings and get expert financial tips—all in real-time.
• Stay, Relax and Recharge: Enjoy discounted stays across all our venues. Treat yourself or bring your friends and family along for a well-earned break.
• Delicious Discounts: Indulge a little with discounts on food and drinks across our hotels, bars and restaurants.
• Spa Discounts: Self-care matters! Treat yourself with exclusive wellness offers at our spas and leisure clubs.
• Retail, Cinema & Fun Discounts: Enjoy exclusive access to savings on shopping, cinemas trips and fun days out.
• Rise with Us: From apprenticeships to leadership programmes, we support you to grow and reach your career goals.
• Superstar Awards: Your hard work deserves the spotlight! Each month we celebrate and reward our team members who showcase our values and bring hospitality to life.
• Long-Service Awards: Celebrate key milestones with us, starting from just one year of service—plus enjoy extra annual leave as a thank-you for your commitment.
• Recommend a Friend: Bring great people into the team and earn a bonus when they join!
• 24/7 Support: We’re committed to your wellbeing. Access our confidential Employee Assistance Programme anytime, anywhere.
• Bereavement Leave – When life gets tough, we ensure you have the time and support you need to be with your loved ones.
• Pension Scheme: Plan for your future with your pension plan, designed to help you build long-term security.
• Year-Round Incentives: Enjoy fun incentives, exciting challenges, and surprise perks throughout the year!

Why join us?

At Cairn Group, we’re ambitious, fast-moving, and proud of our diverse hospitality portfolio. We offer a supportive and professional environment with the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, shape process improvements, and partner with teams across the UK.

If you’re looking for a senior finance role where you can add real value—this could be the next step in your career.