Our client, a well-established player in the hospitality industry, is recruiting and Accounts Manager to join their team and work closely with the Assistant Financial Controller. Additionally, within this role you'll be responsible for:

• Generating monthly management information reports promptly and reliably.
• Establishing and overseeing a centralized accounting system for effective financial management.
• Investigating budget variances, and providing detailed analysis of discrepancies.
• Managing month-end processes for Accounts Payable, VAT, and the general ledger in the finance system.
• Ensuring the meticulous vetting, verification, and authorization of invoices and requests for Agency personnel.
• Preparing monthly reconciliations and analyses of Agency payroll.
• Handling monthly VAT claims and assisting in Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Supporting various functions within the accounting team and contributing to the monthly preparation of Management Accounts.
• Developing and maintaining the fixed asset register, including depreciation.
• Reviewing and evaluating training activities within the department, identifying opportunities for service enhancements.
• Monitoring changes in the financial environment, delivering results within tight deadlines.
• Staying updated on the latest trends and innovations in the hospitality industry.
• Proactively identifying opportunities to improve department profitability through waste control and resource efficiency.
• Taking a proactive approach to Accounting activities, anticipating potential opportunities.
• Maintaining effective communication within the department and promptly reports problems or complaints to the Accountant.
• Attending required department training sessions and meetings.
• Collaborating with other departments, ensuring good communication and offering support.
• Providing support to the hotel operation during periods of high demand.

Experience & Skills:

• Fully or Partly Qualified Accountant
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar position
• Familiarity with the hospitality industry is considered an asset
• Experience enforcing internal controls and associated policies and procedures
• Experience in interpreting and reporting financial information
• Experience with Accounting and POS software (preferably SUN Accounts, Micros-Fidelio Materials Control and Opera, Micros F&B and Concept)
• Excellent communication skills 
• Experience working with Microsoft Officer stack, specifically Word and Excel
• Meticulous and attentive to detail
• Conscientious and problem-solving approach
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