Interim Management Accountant

Interim Management Accountant – Hand Picked Hotels

Hand Picked Hotels is a collection of 21 privately owned luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand‑picked for its individuality. Architecturally distinctive and quintessentially British, every hotel boasts an extraordinary location – from Scotland to the Channel Islands, offering breath‑taking views of vast countryside to expansive beaches and lush woodlands. The team ensures every guest has a magical experience, encouraging them to return time and time again.

A new opportunity has arisen to join our expanding finance team. We are currently recruiting for an Interim Management Accountant to work from our central support office in Sevenoaks, Kent.

The Management Accountant plays an integral role in the period‑end close process and the production of management information and reports for the group. Working closely with the Central Finance Team, hotel operational teams and central support teams, you will ensure accurate accounting of revenues and costs, recording non‑financial metrics, and timely reporting of financial results and KPIs. You will help identify risks and opportunities across the business and advise on operational actions.

• Ensure the accurate posting of all revenue and cost data into the finance system in line with USALI guidance, reconciling closing balances and period totals to other systems.
• Complete the accruals and prepayments process for all companies within the group within required time frames.
• Ensure accurate recording of all non‑financial data (e.g., occupancy, F&B covers) in the relevant systems ready for reporting.
• Compile loyalty scheme usage details and advise on revenue claims ready for intercompany recharging.
• Ensure accurate and timely posting of intercompany recharges, reconciling the intercompany accounts within required time frames.
• Check and post stock journals for all sites.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure timely close of each accounting period in line with strict deadlines.
• Work with the Group Management Accountant to ensure all management financial reporting aligns with USALI guidance.
• Issue accurate management reports to correct individuals across the group within required deadlines.
• Maintain fixed asset registers for all entities within the Hand Picked group.
• Calculate, record and reconcile depreciation and amortisation of fixed assets in line with agreed company policies.
• Work with the Asset Team to ensure any asset disposals, gains and losses are properly recorded.

• Current accountant experience, ideally with a hospitality background.
• Qualified or part‑qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Advanced user knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to present written information to a high professional standard.
• Previous work experience in travel and hospitality industry a plus; knowledge of Sage and other hospitality software a bonus.

• A competitive pro‑rated salary package, discussed at interview stage.
• Full‑time role, Monday to Friday 9 am – 5:30 pm, 40 hours per week, based at our head office in Sevenoaks.
• Company pension scheme with generous employer contribution.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company sickness scheme benefit.
• 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays; pro rata based on contract length.
• Forward career progression with access to in‑house and external training programmes, including apprenticeships up to level 7.
• Discounted staff stays in our hotels and on food & drink.
• Annual loyalty awards such as afternoon teas and overnight stays.
• Online retail discount platform offering savings with high‑street retailers and restaurants and a health‑and‑wellbeing platform.
• Opportunity to make lifelong friendships and be part of a team that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

Hand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.