Bookkeeper - European Beach Hotels

We are actively seeking Bookkeepers to come work in one of our stunning Mediterranean beach resorts.

You will be responsible for running the day-to-day finances of the hotel whilst providing financial guidance to the Resort Manager and their Heads of Department. You’ll oversee the accounting and control systems within the hotel and the production of accurate weekly accounts whilst working closely with the Head Accountant in Head Office.

It’s not all work and no play though! You could learn a new sport and explore exciting new places with like-minded friends.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate production of the weekly resort accounts
• Reconcile and control the hotels petty cash transactions and transfer relevant details on to Head Accountant/Resort Manager
• Prepare the staff weekly wages summaries. Send wage summaries to Head Office
• Ensure completion payment, holiday pay and commission forms are completed and signed off in a timely and correct manner upon staff leaving employment
• Responsible for weekly and monthly reconciliation of Mark Warner ancillary activities
• Provide ancillary reconciliations to third parties as required and investigate any discrepancies or queries raised
• Working with the Head Accountant/Resort Manager to maintain good hotel cash management
• Maintain stock values on spreadsheet, assist with weekly stock takes
• Weekly reconciliation of guest room bills with reception
• Provide support to the manager to produce a commentary report on the monthly resort management accounts
• Provide financial support to all departments including preparation of bar revenue difference reports and ancillary reconciliations
   

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Maths and/or Finance or at least 2 years’ experience in accounting
• Excellent numerical skills
• Demonstrate a good understanding of basic bookkeeping and double entry methods
• Good eye for detail

Package and Benefits

• Return travel to/from UK
• Medical insurance
• Comfortable accommodation
• All meals
• Discounted drinks and beauty treatments (dependent on resort)
• Use of some hotel sports equipment and facilities including tuition
• Smart uniform
• Holiday concessions for friends and family
• A competitive salary
• Comprehensive training
• Opportunity to work year-round