Interim Sage Intacct Accountant

Hand Picked Hotels is a beautiful collection of 21 privately owned, luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand picked for their individuality. Architecturally distinctive and quintessentially British, every hotel boasts an extraordinary location, from Scotland to the Channel Islands, offering breathtaking views, from vast countryside to expansive beaches, to lush woodlands. With every need taken care of, the team at each hotel 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 Sage Intacct Accountant to join Hand Picked Hotels at central support office, which is located in Sevenoaks in Kent. Hand Picked Hotel Group has recently upgraded to Sage Intacct. The purpose of this role is to review the current set-up, make recommendations and help the finance team use the system in the most efficient and effective way.

About the Role:

• Review system set-up and how it links to other systems, such as Opera and Procure Wizard; make any necessary recommendations.
• Assess issues log and identify whether training or set up issue.
• Work with financial accounting team to produce cashflow.
• Review processes in place and confirm applicability or make recommendations based on previous experience and knowledge of the system.
• Look at processes from start to finish to identify improvements, unnecessary bottlenecks and efficiencies.
• Run group or one to one sessions to improve the team’s knowledge and confidence in using the system.
• Check how team members are using the system to bring in best practice.
• Prepare training videos and notes for future users on key topics.
• Develop roadmap for future development of Sage Intacct and reporting.

About you:

• To be considered for this role, you will have current accountant experience ideally with a hospitality background.
• Being a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) is required.
• Prior experience of Sage Intacct – preferably system implementation is essential for this role.
• Have advanced user knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to engage with teams to provide support to learning and training requirements.
• Strong communication skills – to explain issues and propose solutions.
• Able to listen and question in order to understand the real issues team members have.
• Experience of documenting system and process notes, and running training updates.
• Strong knowledge of Sage Intacct, and preferably Procure Wizard and Opera in terms of how they interact.
• Previous work experience in travel and hospitality industry would be an advantage and other hospitality software.

Company Benefits:

• A competitive pro-rata salary package, to be discussed at interview stage.
• This is a Full-Time role working Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm, 40 hours per week, based at our Head Office in Sevenoaks.
• Company pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program to support you with whatever life throws at you.
• Company Sickness Scheme Benefit.
• 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, Pro rata based on contract length.
• Forward career progression, with access to our In House and external training programs, including apprenticeships up to level 7, which are all supported by our learning and development team.
• Discounted staff stays in our hotels and on food & drink.
• Annual loyalty awards like afternoon teas and overnight stays.
• Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well-being 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.