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Senior Accountant
The Ascott Limited UK Corporate Office is seeking a qualified, experienced and capable Senior Accountant to become part of our Finance team, supporting our Lodging business, covering a specific portfolio. Reporting to the Financial Controller, being responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyse financial information, prepare accurate financial reports and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures for your specific portfolio.
Requirements
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified
- Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role within a medium/large corporate environment
- Good general understanding of accounting theory and business taxation
- Background in Hospitality or real estate (desirable)
- Advanced MS Excel
- Problem solving skills
- Knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations
- Attention to detail
Responsibilities
- Leading on the preparation and analysis of financial statements and supporting schedules for a variety of operating hotels/serviced apartments on a monthly basis
- Facilitating and completing monthly and yearly closing procedures to the required standard
- Analysing revenues and expenses to ensure they are recorded appropriately on a monthly basis
- Drafting statutory financial statements and managing financial and tax audits
- Preparing quarterly VAT returns and recording data to allow completion of annual P11D's and PSA settlements
- Assisting in variance analysis of actual versus budget on a monthly basis and liaising with operational contacts to resolve queries
- Ensuring best practice at all times and putting forward ideas to management as to how standards, processes and procedures can be improved
- Preparing the monthly management report and monthly balance sheet reconciliation for all accounts
- Supporting operations in preparation of annual budget and monthly forecast
- Preparing monthly cashflow forecasts for entities under scope, identifying any funding requirements or surplus cash in good time to support treasury management on a group basis
- Assisting in documentation and monitoring of internal controls.
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Benefits
- Genuine career opportunities within our business
- Valuable on the job training, along with access to our digital online learning platform and numerous other learning and development opportunities
- A travel allowance for every day you work to contribute to your commuting cost
- A PERKBOX subscription with benefits, retail discounts and savings available from your first day
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Recruitment Referral Incentive
- Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony and company team parties
- Once you pass your probation, a special staff rate when staying in our European properties
- (If relocating) 30 days of relocation accommodation within one of our properties, whilst you find permanent lodging
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About The Ascott Limited
At The Ascott Limited, we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds to create a supportive and thriving workplace where everyone can contribute their unique perspectives.
A trusted hospitality company, Ascott’s presence extends across Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA. Its diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments. Ascott's award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu and Yello. Through Ascott Star Rewards (ASR), Ascott’s loyalty programme, members enjoy exclusive privileges and offers at participating properties.
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