Assistant Accountant

Why apply for this role? Hybrid working options Flexible working hours Study support towards professional qualifications Hotel group discounts across a leading hotel collection

Join an established and growing hotel group Gain broad exposure across hotel finance and operations Work closely with the Financial Controller and senior operational teams This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced hotel finance professional to join a growing hotel group as Assistant Financial Controller. Working closely with the Financial Controller and operational teams, you will have a hands-on role across management accounts, payroll, revenue, AP/AR and financial controls, with excellent scope to develop your career.

About the Job Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will support the day-to-day financial management of a busy Belfast hotel, ensuring accurate reporting, robust financial controls and efficient finance processes. Key responsibilities will include:
Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts, reporting and financial analysis Completing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining supporting documentation Overseeing the accuracy, processing and timely payment of payroll Monitoring hotel sales revenue streams, POS integrity and revenue reconciliations Overseeing accounts payable, supplier payments, accounts receivable and credit control Maintaining cash handling controls, floats, safes and cash-transit procedures Supporting tax compliance, internal controls, risk management and audit preparation Guiding and supporting finance colleagues, providing cover and resolving day-to-day queries Working closely with departmental managers to improve financial awareness, cost control and business performance Supporting the Financial Controller with finance projects and process improvements Taking ownership of additional finance responsibilities as required Previous experience Previous hotel finance or accounting experience, with a good understanding of hotel operations and revenue streams Practical experience supporting management accounts, reconciliations and financial reporting Working knowledge of payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and financial controls Strong Microsoft Excel skills Experience using accounting, hotel PMS and/or POS systems Excellent attention to detail with the ability to investigate discrepancies Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines Confident communicating with operational managers and wider stakeholders Commercially aware, hands-on and proactive approach

Qualifications:

Part-qualified or qualified by experience (QBE) candidates will be considered Relevant practical experience and accounting capability will be considered equally Desirable:
Experience supporting month-end within a hotel group or branded property

Experience with hotel PMS, POS and financial accounting systems Previous experience coaching or supervising finance team members The ideal candidate The successful candidate will be a hands-on finance professional who is comfortable working across management accounts, revenue, payroll, reconciliations and financial controls. You will be commercially minded, confident working with operational teams and able to take ownership within a fast-paced hotel environment.

For further information on this opportunity or if you are considering the next step in your career get in touch with Ollie Mairs at HireIQ in complete confidence.

Skills:

Management Accounts Payroll Accounts Payable Hospitality Vat Returns Benefits:
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