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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 include:
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Financial Processing and Record Keeping: Manage
the company purchase ledger, process invoices, upload bank statements, and
update BACS receipts.
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Account Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile bank
accounts and balance sheet items.
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Expense Management: Process expenses, petty cash
transactions, and manage tracking of oil, gas, and mileage for each property.
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Financial Reporting and Analysis: Prepare
month-end financial reports, sustainability reports, and support VAT returns
and journal entries.
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Payroll and Staff Management: Assist with
monthly payroll preparation, process gratuity payments, and maintain staff
accommodation records.
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Compliance and Audit Support: Ensure compliance
with internal controls, prepare documentation for audits, and maintain
organized financial records.
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Support and Communication: Respond to hotel
staff queries and collaborate with various departments to address financial
concerns.
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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 include:
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Experience
in a similar role essential, HND in Accounting, Finance, or related field; or professional
certification desirable.
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Proficiency
in accounting software, Microsoft Excel, and financial management tools.
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Strong
attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to analyse
financial information.
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Proficiency
in accounting principles and financial software, with a keen eye for accuracy
and attention to detail.
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Excellent
communication skills, both verbal and written, to liaise with internal
stakeholders and hotel teams.
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Proactive
approach to identifying and resolving discrepancies, with adaptability to
changing processes.
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Commitment
to upholding ethical standards and maintaining confidentiality.
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Adaptability
and flexibility to work remotely and travel to hotels in the North Highlands as
required.
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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
athighlandcoasthotels.com.
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