Interim Management 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. Hand Picked Hotels was founded in 2001 by owner and Chairman, Julia Hands MBE. Whilst each hotel is individual, every property fulfils the company values of family and community, individuality, care, aiming higher and delighting our guests ensuring a hand picked experience for every guest and employee.

A new opportunity has arisen to join our expanding finance team. We are currently recruiting for an Interim Management Accountant to join Hand Picked Hotels at central support office, which is located in Sevenoaks in 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. The position works closely with the Central Finance Team, hotel operational teams and central support teams to ensure the accurate accounting of revenues and costs, recording of non-financial metrics and the timely reporting of financial results and KPIs.

As the Management Accountant, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of key management information for the Hand Picked Hotel Group. You will help to identify risks and opportunities across the business and advise on how, when and where to target 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 timeframes.
• Ensure the accurate recording of all non-financial data (i.e. occupancy, F&B covers) in the relevant systems ready for reporting.
• Compile the details of loyalty scheme usage and advise on revenue claims ready for intercompany recharging.
• Ensure accurate and timely posting of intercompany recharges, reconciling the intercompany accounts within required timeframes.
• Check and post stock journals for all sites.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure the 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 the 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.

To be considered for this role, you will have current accountant experience ideally with a hospitality background. Being a qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA). Have advanced user knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Be able to present written information to a high professional standard. Previous work experience in travel and hospitality industry would be an advantage, as would knowledge of Sage, and other hospitality software.

• A competitive pro-rata salary package, 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.