Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

The Opportunity

£55k pa

Are you ready to take your accounting career to the next level? At LGH, we're looking for a dynamic Financial Accountant to be the backbone of our financial operations.

Your Role: As a Financial Accountant, you'll be at the heart of our financial ecosystem, ensuring our accounting records are meticulously maintained. Your expertise will shine as you:

• Reconcile complex data with precision
• Oversee trial balances and produce portfolio-based consolidations
• Handle a variety of financial reporting tasks
• Collaborate with Leaders: Work closely with our Corporate Finance Director and CFO to ensure our financial operations are robust and compliant. Your contributions will be pivotal in maintaining the integrity of our financial processes.

Key Accountabilities:

• Quarterly Reporting
• TB / Man Acs Review
• Consolidation
• Lease Schedules
• Intercompany Reconciliation
• Loan Management
• Financial Statements
• VAT returns / PSA

Beyond the Numbers: Engage in diverse ad hoc tasks, from providing ONS data to supporting refinancing and legal activities. Your role will be integral to our success and growth.

Benefits

• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the LGH hotel portfolio.
• Access to the IHG employee room benefit programme across their global portfolio. (T&Cs apply).
• Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Hospital & death benefit plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
• Recipe ideas
• Advice on keeping active and healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and tv
• Breathing exercises
• 24/7 advice and support line
• Team reward & recognition
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking

Ideal Candidate

• You must be qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent.
• Ideally, prior experience as a financial accountant in a similar industry.
• Understanding of the basic concept of a Propco / Opco environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High personal standards with meticulous attention to detail and presentation.
• Strong analytical skills with a proven ability in planning and analysis.
• Self-starter with a high level of personal drive and the ability to work independently when required.

Hotel

At LGH Hotels Management, it starts and ends with people, it’s at the heart of what we do. You’ll be partnering with our friendly and committed team of specialist hoteliers, who not only understand the industry, but have strong operational and commercial experience. We are here to deliver solutions, with fully flexible and tailored services to support our hotel teams who in turn will provide exceptional experiences for their guests.

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.