The Place
Highland Coast Hotels is a distinguished hotel group located in the breathtaking North Highlands of Scotland. With a portfolio of seven unique hotels, including Kylesku Hotel, Lochardil House, Newton Lodge, The Plockton Inn, The Royal Marine Hotel, The Royal Golf Hotel, and Tongue Hotel, we are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to our guests. We pride ourselves on our dedication to sustainability, quality service, and the well-being of our team.
The Position
We are currently seeking a meticulous and dedicated Assistant Accountant to join our dynamic team on a full-time basis at Highland Coast Hotels. Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, this role offers a unique opportunity to support the financial operations of our diverse hotel portfolio. As an integral member of our finance team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient management of financial processes and procedures across our hotels.
This role is remote/homebased with the ideal candidate based in Inverness or the Highlands as the role may require travel to our portfolio of hotels across the North Highlands. A valid driving licence is also essential.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Processing and Record Keeping: Manage the company purchase ledger, process invoices, upload bank statements, and update BACS receipts.
2. Account Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet items.
3. Expense Management: Process expenses, petty cash transactions, and manage tracking of oil, gas, and mileage for each property.
4. Financial Reporting and Analysis: Prepare month-end financial reports, sustainability reports, and support VAT returns and journal entries.
5. Payroll and Staff Management: Assist with monthly payroll preparation, process gratuity payments, and maintain staff accommodation records.
6. Compliance and Audit Support: Ensure compliance with internal controls, prepare documentation for audits, and maintain organized financial records.
7. Support and Communication: Respond to hotel staff queries and collaborate with various departments to address financial concerns.
8. Additional Responsibilities: Perform ad-hoc duties and assist with special projects to improve financial processes.
The Person
Beyond the first-class physical modelling of our hotels, we're also investing in our people. Our vision has four key pillars; our people, our guests, our communities, and our environment, and what matters most to us is delivering an authentic experience of the Scottish Highlands to our guests. This can only happen with a strong team that shares our Vision.
The ideal candidate will be a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for finance and hospitality, having worked as an Assistant Accountant or similar finance role. While prior experience in the hospitality industry is advantageous, we welcome candidates with a strong desire to learn and grow within the hospitality industry.
Key Attributes
1. Experience in a similar role essential, HND in Accounting, Finance, or related field; or professional certification desirable.
2. Proficiency in accounting software, Microsoft Excel, and financial management tools.
3. Strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to analyse financial information.
4. Proficiency in accounting principles and financial software, with a keen eye for accuracy and attention to detail.
5. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to liaise with internal stakeholders and hotel teams.
6. Proactive approach to identifying and resolving discrepancies, with adaptability to changing processes.
7. Commitment to upholding ethical standards and maintaining confidentiality.
8. Adaptability and flexibility to work remotely and travel to hotels in the North Highlands as required.
9. A positive attitude and a collaborative approach to teamwork, contributing to the success of our finance department and hotel portfolio.
The Package
Salary £33,000 - 36,000 dependant on experience + company benefits inc:
* Discount for you and your family and friends on accommodation, food and beverages
* Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company
* EyeMed
* Cycle Scheme
* Employee discount platform providing savings at 130,000 retail and entertainment including supermarkets, holidays, shopping and restaurants
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Refer a Friend incentive scheme
If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career and make dreams come true, we invite you to join us. Apply now to become our next Assistant Accountant and be part of something truly special.
About Highland Coast Hotels
We are a collection of unique hotels located along the North Coast 500 with our people at the very heart of what we do. Spirit, warmth, authenticity, that's what we look for. We encourage curiosity, energy, passion, and fun. Creating experiences that exhilarate and enlighten our guests as we showcase the very best in Highland Hospitality. It's important to us that we nurture and develop our people to be the very best they can be. Training and career opportunities are on offer along with fabulous work locations, great rates of pay, flexible hours, and lots of other lovely perks. Find out more at highlandcoasthotels.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr