Management Accountant

In the capacity of Management Accountant, you will work closely with the General Managers and colleagues to achieve timely financial reporting, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and integrity are implemented. You will work in partnership with Group Finance Manager reporting on the UK properties, Hampton by Hilton Ealing (HBHE) 182 keys, Seraphine Hammersmith 41 keys, Seraphine Olympia 59 keys (Currently under redevelopment), 19 Residential and 4 Commercial properties. You will be accountable for reporting on these to the GFM. As a MA you will be working from the Head Office and may from time-to-time be required to work from either of the UK properties.

Accountability:

• Driving Hotel financial performance and meeting EBITDA expectations.


• Liaise with Group Revenue Manager, Group Sales & Revenue Team, and drive STR


• performance.


• FP&A lead for Cluster.


• Prepare and circulate Daily Group Performance Report.


• Produce accurate reports including forecasting revenue, costs and profitability, P&L accounts, budget packs and periodic Balance Sheets.


• Responsible for monitoring the correct billing of revenues and cash control, ensuring efficient control systems are in place for forecasting and controlling expenditure including payroll and gross margins are a key part of the role.


• Report and reconcile daily revenue, prepare daily management information for the hotel from PMS (OnQ/Guestline)


• Processing of purchase orders and invoices, input into accounts system coding correctly to nominal codes, pay suppliers in accordance with the company's financial policy. Deal with supplier queries and reconcile suppliers' statement.


• Payroll processing, payments by BACS and monthly PAYE reconciliation. Report payroll costs by department and input into nominal ledger.


• Ensure credit control is in place to collect debts in line with company policy.


• Ensure all revenue is captured and all costs are reported correctly in nominal ledger.


• Prepare Prepayment and Accrual Journal and maintain schedules.


• Reconcile Cash and bank account weekly.


• Prepare periodic presentations at owner's meetings.


• Report payroll costs by department and input into nominal ledger.


• Prepare monthly management accounts in line with the company's financial policy. Oversee stocktakes for beverage, liaise with all HOD's regarding departmental P&L's, gross profit %.


• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled and actioned every month.


• Submission of quarterly VAT returns, through SAGE 50 (MTD)


• Implement and support property operating policies and procedures.


• Coordinate all financial audits.


• Other ad hoc duties


Administration:

• Assist with the on-going development of effective people's management and administration systems, UKG and make efficient use of information technology where appropriate.


• To be environmentally aware and monitor energy consumption and usage. Assist in developing an energy awareness culture within the hotel.


• To supervise, direct and train staff when and where necessary


• To carry out reasonable duties as requested.


• Attend training as requested


Standards:

• To demonstrate a high standard of personal appearance and ensuring good personal hygiene.


• To have a full up to date knowledge of company and hotel products and services


• To ensure all telephone calls are handled politely and efficiently, ascertaining, and accurately meeting the caller needs.


• To handle all enquiries promptly ensuring the customer receives a friendly and efficient response, which accurately meets their needs.


• Generate and promote ideas for improving personal, team and company's effectiveness.


Measurement of Performance:

• The measurement of your performance will be made on a continuous basis and will be summarised at least once per annum during your appraisal.


• The achievement of this job profile.


• The achievement of future aims and objectives as agreed at annual performance appraisal.


• The achievement of a high standard of internal customer satisfaction as determined by the company policies and standards.


• The completion of relevant training
  
  Ambitious, confident, and professional individual.


• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.


• Demonstrate Initiative.


• Must possess excellent accounting and auditing skills.


• Good Excel skills, computer literate with multiple systems experience.


• Able to demonstrate systematic attention to detail and the ability to multi-task, plan and prioritise work. Ability to work to strict deadlines.


• Analytical and detail oriented


• Able to coach team members


• Strong process orientation with a positive approach to change


Experience:

• Part-Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), and working towards full qualification


• Experience in a similar role in within the Hospitality industry