Group Financial Accountant

Finance - Splendid Hospitality (Head Office)

Contract: Full Time
Salary:

Splendid Hospitality Group is one of the UKs fastest growing privately-owned hotel groups. As a family run business, people are at the very heart of its success, a place where everyone becomes parts of the Splendid family. Our vision is to create extraordinary experiences, positively impact lives, and get better every day - it’s the ‘Splendid Hospitality Way’ which is our way of looking after everybody to help them succeed, have fun and keep guests and our Splendid team members happy.

Job Description

This is a key role in the Splendid Family, and plays an integral role in the statutory audit process and taxation compliance, liaising with external auditors and tax advisors to meet both internal and external reporting deadlines across our Hotel and KFC businesses. Reporting to the Financial Reporting Manager, you will assist in producing and maintaining financial reporting reconciliations, including fixed assets, borrowings and intercompany for the Group (Hotels and KFC) and ensuring all entries are recorded accurately and balances are fully reconciled each month.

The role: 

• Maintain and oversee the Group P&Ls and intercompany ledgers (Hotels, Restaurant and Care homes), ensuring accurate recording of all entries and full reconciliation of balances on a monthly basis.

• Prepare and review VAT returns by gathering information from management accounting team, coaching offshore teams, and ensuring timely and accurate compliance.

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, ensuring accuracy, compliance with accounting standards (e.g., GAAP/IFRS), and timely reporting.

• Assist the Financial Reporting Manager in responding to regulatory queries with accurate and timely information.

• Track budget versus project spend for development projects and provide weekly reports to key stakeholders.

• Prepare and submit monthly Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns in compliance with regulations.

• Manage Companies House administrative reporting, including confirmation statements and filing deadlines, to ensure all statutory deadlines are met.

• Responsible for maintaining the fixed asset registers across multiple sites and running the depreciation journal on a monthly basis.

• Play an integral role in the statutory audit process (including liaising with external auditors) and taxation compliance (including VAT).

• Build strong and trusting relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

What We Offer

We want our staff to enjoy coming to work and provide a friendly and supportive environment for you to work in. You’ll develop personally through meeting and working with people from all over the world as we create memorable guest experiences together, and for those keen develop you’ll have the opportunity to explore the business with various career options. In addition, on offer:

33 holiday days
Heavily discounted hotel stays and food & beverage discounts
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
Automatic enrolment into a workplace pension scheme

About Us

Our success lies amongst the strengths and skills of the dedicated and professional people we employ.

Everyone at Splendid Hospitality is committed to The Splendid Hospitality Way, delivering genuine service to 'Create Extraordinary Experiences'. The team offers a wealth of experience across a variety of talents ensuring that the Group is well positioned to achieve its vision to be a Centre of Global Excellence for Hospitality.

Role in our Family

About you:

• Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent. 
• Proven experience in financial accounting, reconciliations, and preparing management accounts ideally gained in a multi-entity / Group environment.
• Familiarity with accounting software and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Keen eye for detail with an ability to work to strict deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build meaningful relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• A team player with the ability to contribute to wider Splendid group goals.
• Ability to bring a commercial outlook to the role such that deliverables add value and insight to the business.
• Self starter with a strong desire for personal development.
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations or reporting frameworks (e.g., Companies House, sector-specific taxes) would be advantageous. 

What Happens Next

Does this role suit your skillset? Apply now, this takes seconds, you’ll just need to provide some contact details along with a CV. Next, we’ll review your details, and if successful we’ll invite you to meet one of the team to learn more about you, your experience and let us tell you more about the Splendid group.

The Splendid Group is an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.