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Financial Accountant - Altrincham

Employer
Britannia Hotels
Location
Altrincham, Greater Manchester
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
16 Mar 2018

Financial Accountant - Britannia Head Office, Altrincham

Reporting to: Financial Director

Role Objective

Due to continued expansion the largest independent chain of hotels in the UK are looking to recruit a Financial Accountant to join their busy and dynamic Head Office accounts department in Hale, Cheshire.

The suitable candidate must have a sound accounting knowledge and be able to confidently supervise, review and manage the work of other members of the team.

Main Responsibilities

  • Examples of your day to day responsibilities would include but are not restricted to:
  • Responsible for overseeing the monthly accounting records, controls and management information. You will have a critical role in the day to day management of the team
  • Identifying areas for improvement, efficiency and overall quality and accuracy of the working papers and accounting processes.
  • Excellent communication, prioritisation and spreadsheet skills are essential together with the ability to work in a constantly changing environment

Person Specification

The candidate must:

  • Must have experience of supervising and managing other staff
  • Must be able to confidently review the work of others
  • Be able to recognise and address accounting issues and identify areas for improvement
  • Be familiar with period reporting with knowledge of month, quarter and year end procedures
  • Have an exceptional eye for detail
  • Possess strong analytical skills 
  • Be able to absorb new information quickly, be adaptable and work to deadlines
  • Be confidents and approachable, with good communication skills and a ‘can do attitude’

This would be an ideal role for a first time mover out of practice wishing to step into industry or someone with experience working within an accounts department looking for an opportunity to progress their career.

Employee Benefits

  • Up to 28 days holiday including bank holidays per annum
  • Discounted weekend breaks
  • Regular Appraisals
  • Meals on duty
  • Uniforms (Hotel based staff only)
  • Accelerated promotion prospects

Britannia Hotels are an Equal Opportunities employer and applicants from non-EEC countries will require work permits or permission to work issued by the Home Office.

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