Management Accountant

The Arora Group is one of the largest private
owner and operator of hotels in the UK, with over 6000 rooms in operation
across 12 Global Brands, including Marriott, Hilton, Accor, IHG and Radisson
portfolios. Our values revolve around our people, our guests and
achievement through ownership which has enabled our exponential growth over the
last few years.

The Management Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the Buckinghamshire Golf Club and the Luton Hoo Hotel during its period of closure for refurbishment. This include accurately maintaining the financial records, managing supplier payments, and monthly reporting. The role acts as a finance business partner to the General Managers of the Club and the Hotel, providing financial support and analysis on business performance and opportunities to improve profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Assume
  full responsibility for accounting activities across Buckinghamshire Golf Club
  and Luton Hoo Hotel.
• Prepare
  monthly management accounts and provide value-adding analysis of results.
• Develop
  a strong understanding of how the businesses operate and the underlying
  financial and commercial drivers
• Maintain
  accounting records in accordance with group finance policies.
• Monitor
  and mitigate risk by ensuring a robust control environment through regular
  reviews and assessments with
  a view to enhance controls.
• Take
  full ownership for the preparation of the monthly management accounts
• Prepare
  timely, focused, and value-adding narrative and analysis of the monthly results
  and present them to senior team members at the properties and in Central
  Finance
• Manage
  balance sheet reconciliations and ensure all balances are fully
  supported.
• Prepare
  VAT returns and other statutory submissions as required.
• Oversee
  accounts receivable, accounts payable and deferred income processes.
• Manage
  weekly cash flow forecasts and working capital performance.
• Support
  annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Support
  the year-end audit and statutory accounts process.
• Provide
  support, training and guidance to finance and operational teams.
• Drive
  continuous improvement and change management initiatives.
• Maintain
  oversight of fixed assets, cash reporting and payroll controls and
  reporting.

About you..

• Fully qualified accountant, either ACA or ACCA.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics ERP is advantageous but not
  essential
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to analyse large
  dataset
• Proficient in other Microsoft Office products such as Word and
  PowerPoint
• Experience
  reviewing and analysing data with excellent attention to detail
• Organised
  and methodical with strong time management and planning skills
• Strong
  communication skills both in writing and orally with experience business
  partnering and managing stakeholders
• Proactive
  and demonstrates initiative
• Curious
  with skills in problem solving and process improvement
• Comfortable
  working under pressure, takes pride in their own work and is confident
  delivering responsibilities with minimum supervision
• This role is based in our office in Heathrow - No hybrid working .