Accountant

Snatch | Accounting & Finance Recruitment; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A hotel management company is seeking a Financial Assistant based in Cape Town to support the Head of Accounting. This pivotal role involves managing financial operations for UK hotels, including payroll, reconciliations, and reporting. Candidates should hold an Accounting degree and have at least 3 years' experience in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of work experience.
• Experience in the hotel or hospitality industry advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Entering financial information into spreadsheets and accounting software.
• Conducting bank reconciliations across various group entities.
• Preparing for payment runs.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Excel

Xero

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Degree in Accounting

Job description

Introduction

A hotel management company, with its head office in England, manages a portfolio of hotels across the UK. The company focuses on combining modern technology with traditional hospitality to deliver quality service. As they continue to expand, they prioritize maintaining strong financial performance and operational efficiency across all their properties.

They are currently looking for a candidate to assist the Head of Accounting with the UK operations. The role involves supporting and reporting directly to the Head of Accounting, based in Cape Town, South Africa. This position is crucial for managing the financial responsibilities of the UK hotels, contributing to the overall success of the company.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Entering financial information into spreadsheets and accounting software.
• Conducting bank reconciliations across various group entities.
• Reconciling inter-company loans.
• Preparing for payment runs.
• Monitoring and analyzing accounting data to produce timely financial reports.
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Maintaining and reconciling the Asset Register.
• Preparing and submitting monthly PAYE returns.
• Managing all communication with HMRC in the UK.
• Reviewing ledgers and preparing cash and stock reconciliations.
• Capturing and submitting monthly payrolls.
• Processing payroll journals and reconciling salary control accounts.
• Preparing quarterly VAT returns.
• Ensuring payroll data is consistently up to date.

Desired Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Accounting or any relevant field.
• A minimum of 3 years of work experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Xero is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience in the hotel or hospitality industry is advantageous.

Salary

• R20 000 - R30 000 / month