Senior Group Management Accountant

Central Support Office; North East; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Senior Group Management Accountant to oversee financial reporting and accounting processes. This role involves leading the management accounts team, maintaining financial controls, and driving improvements in financial systems. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with strong leadership and communication skills, eager to contribute to business projects and decision-making processes.

Benefits

Real-time payment control with Wagestream

Discounted stays across venues

Food and drink discounts

Spa discounts

Retail and cinema discounts

Career development programs

Superstar Awards for team members

Long-Service Awards with additional leave

Referral bonuses

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Bereavement Leave support

Pension Scheme

Year-Round Incentives

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with post-qualification experience.
• Confident leadership skills with strong people management.
• Excellent attention to detail and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead production and review of management accounts across hospitality businesses.
• Supervise the Management Accounts team and oversee audits.
• Partner with operational leaders to enhance financial reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Communication

Process improvement

Organization

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent)

Job description

Senior Group Management Accountant, Newcastle upon Tyne

Client:

Central Support Office

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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 seeking 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, communities, and the planet. We work daily to deliver excellence and create outstanding experiences for our guests.

• 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 with discounts on food and drinks across our hotels, bars, and restaurants.
• Spa Discounts: Treat yourself with wellness offers at our spas and leisure clubs.
• Retail, Cinema & Fun Discounts: Access savings on shopping, cinema trips, and fun days out.
• Rise with Us: From apprenticeships to leadership programs, we support your growth and career goals.
• Superstar Awards: Celebrate and reward team members who exemplify our values and bring hospitality to life each month.
• Long-Service Awards: Celebrate milestones from 1 year of service, with extra annual leave as a thank you.
• Recommend a Friend: Earn a bonus when your referral joins our team.
• 24/7 Support: Access confidential Employee Assistance Program anytime, anywhere.
• Bereavement Leave: Support during tough times to be with loved ones.
• Pension Scheme: Plan for your long-term security.
• Year-Round Incentives: Enjoy fun challenges and perks throughout the year!

At Cairn Group, we’re ambitious, fast-moving, and proud of our diverse portfolio. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities to work on meaningful projects, improve processes, and collaborate across the UK.

If you're seeking a senior finance role where you can add real value—this could be your next career step.

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Created on 29/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom