Financial Accountant

Harper May is working with a leading hotel group that is seeking a Financial Accountant to join its finance team. This role offers the chance to be part of a well-established, multi-site hospitality business where you will play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy and supporting strategic financial operations.

Role Overview:
As Financial Accountant, you will support the integrity of financial reporting across the organisation. Working closely with senior finance leadership, you will ensure timely and accurate reporting, contribute to consolidations, and maintain strong controls across core financial processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reconcile complex data across multiple entities with precision and attention to detail

• Review trial balances and produce portfolio-based consolidations

• Prepare quarterly financial reports and assist with management accounts

• Maintain lease schedules and oversee intercompany reconciliations

• Support loan administration and ensure accurate reporting of liabilities

• Produce financial statements and manage VAT returns and PSA submissions

• Collaborate with senior leadership, including the Corporate Finance Director and CFO, to support financial compliance and process improvements

Key Requirements:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent

• Prior experience in a financial accountant role, ideally within the hospitality or multi-entity environment

• Strong understanding of financial reporting, consolidations, and regulatory compliance

• Familiarity with PropCo/OpCo structures is desirable

• Excellent analytical and organisational skills with a high standard of accuracy

• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to collaboration and problem-solving