Hotel Financial Controller (6 month Fixed Term Contract)

LOCATION: South Kensington, London - Hybrid Working (3 days in the office, 2 days working from home)

You will also be responsible for producing and submitting accurate monthly P&Ls and Balance Sheets for the hotels in-line with the tight monthly deadlines.

What you will be doing:

• Day to day financial reporting and operational duties
• Ensure compliance with internal policies & procedures
• Review of cash banking & safeguarding of cash floats in operation
• Producing bank reconciliations and bank clearing
• Support junior Finance staff within the hotel
• Coordinate accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Preparation of monthly financial statements, forecasting and commentary on variance
• Reporting under & adhering to IFRS and German regulatory requirements within statutory deadline
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliation and preparation of audit pack
• Analyse & interpret of monthly results, key performance indicators and cost control by department.
• Assist Senior Management Accountant and General Managers with annual budgets
• Prepare P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow reports for corporate reporting to strict deadlines
• Assist with property audit – internal and external, and other consultants and bank
• Work with other German finance team and share best practices
• Prepare, submit and settle VAT returns and City tax returns within required deadline

What we're looking for:

• Proficient in German language – writing/ speaking would be beneficial but not essential
• This role is suitable for a part qualified accountant
• Demonstrable experience in financial management experience with background in hospitality or service-based industry an advantage
• Proven capability to communicate Financial Information to various stakeholders, especially with non-financial background
• An eye for detail and the ability to identify errors and offer workable solutions
• Strong systems skills with a mindset of continuous improvement
• Personable, positive, dynamic professional who works flexibly and collaboratively to achieve deadlines, with “a can get job” done attitude
• A disciplined approach to production and documentation of work