Financial Controller, Luxury Hotel, North Yorkshire.

£60,000

I’m working with an iconic Hotel in the heart of North Yorkshire, they offer a stunning blend of historic charm and modern amenities.

The Financial Controller will work closely with the General Manager to shape the finance strategy, focusing on maximizing revenue and controlling costs.

Key responsibilities include preparing reports, forecasting, managing P&L accounts, and overseeing budgets.

The perfect candidate:

• Previous experience as a Finance Manager or Financial Controller in a self-accounting hotel is a must, ideally in a large organisation.
• Extensive knowledge of economics, accounting, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with industry software.
• Ability to collaborate and work well in a team.
• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA part or fully qualified.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible and supervision of the finance team with full working knowledge to ensure that General Cashier, Accounts Payable, Purchasing/Receiving, Cost Control, Payroll, Accounts Receivable (to prevent bad debts), Income Audit.
• Responsible for timely month-end closing including posting of month-end journals for payroll, pension, cash-related transactions, accruals, pre-paid accounts, fees and cost allocations.
• Ensure all journals, reconciliations, and related financial reports are filed for future reference and are signed.
• Preparation of bank reconciliation of all bank accounts monthly.
• Check, post and process all expense claims in line with the company policy & procedure and expense claims.
• Preparing all monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Monthly and annual balance sheet reconciliation along with all relevant back-ups for monthly, and annual review by internal/external auditors.
• Ensure monthly FF&E/FA reconciliation is maintained and in balance along with copies of all invoices.
• Prepare quarterly VAT return as per prescribed deadlines.