Hotel Accountant in Glasgow

At RBH, we believe our people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first. Our approach to diversity in the workplace, health & wellbeing, sustainability, and individuality sets us apart from our competitors and is one of the reasons we are rated Top 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality! We’re now looking for a Hotel Accountant to join our Head Office team in Glasgow on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. This full-time position (37.5 hours per week, spread across 5 days) offers a blend of working from the office and at home, providing flexibility while keeping you connected with your team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Revenue validation and posting of all revenue journals into the accounting system.
• Cash control including preparation and posting of bank reconciliations, cash & credit card reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly P&L accounts (actual vs budget) for allocated hotels.
• Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, ensuring variances and areas of risk are identified and actioned appropriately.
• To prepare monthly/quarterly VAT returns and assist with VAT inspections as required.
• Preparation of year end audit files, and liaising with auditors.
• Preparation and return of National Statistics returns.
• Preparation & submission of brand franchise returns.
• Maintenance of hotel pay in books and cheque deposits.
• To support other members of the finance team (Purchase Ledger) with problem areas/hotels.
• To support GMs & hotel personnel to understand and interpret financial reporting, including hotel finance training requirements.
• To attend hotel visits for training and stewardship purposes.
• Assisting with ad hoc finance related tasks as and when required.

The impact you’ll have

Your work will keep the financial heart of RBH running smoothly. You’ll ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time, give hotel teams confidence in their financial reporting, and contribute to our reputation for professionalism and reliability.

What you’ll bring

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work to and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Finance experience essential, management accountant experience desirable.
• Hotel finance experience desirable but not essential.
• Finance qualifications are desirable but not essential. Would suit part qualified or someone who would like to work towards finance qualification.

The recruitment process

At RBH, we see recruitment as a two-way journey-an opportunity to connect with talented individuals and explore whether we’re the right fit for each other. If your CV stands out, our Talent Acquisition Manager may invite you for a short Teams pre-screening chat. This is an opportunity not just for us to learn about your skills, but also for you to explore whether RBH aligns with your goals and values. If we’re a match, you’ll move forward to a formal interview with our hiring managers.

What We Offer

We know work is just one part of your life – so we’ve built a package that supports you both inside and outside the office:

• Flexible hybrid working.
• Discounted hotel stays for you, your friends, and family.
• An extra day off on your birthday.
• Pension contributions.
• Free meals on office days (worth over £1,000 a year).
• Opportunities to grow and develop within a supportive finance team.

…and much more.

Inclusion matters

RBH Hospitality Management is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know.