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.
As
a member of Arora Group Property Finance Team, this role is responsible for
preparing monthly management accounts and periodic financial statements,
including profit and loss accounts, balance sheets, cash flows, variance
analysis and commentaries for their allocated companies, which will include all
retail entities. The role will also require the preparation of weekly cash flow
forecasts, annual budgets and periodic compliance reporting. The individual
must comply with all group accounting & statutory policies and ensure a
rigorous financial control and reporting environment.
* Production
of monthly management accounts for allocated group companies, including all
retail entities. Procedures include a full review of the trial balance and the
preparation of variance analysis with clear, accurate commentary.
* Review and
validate property agent data, ensuring reported figures align with
expectations, lease terms, and commercial reality, including verification of
rental income and invoicing completeness.
* Strong balance
sheet control, including property stock, work in progress, and
debtors/creditors.
* Provide month-end
packs & business forecasting to assist with management decision making.
* Liaise with other
functional managers, especially the Arora Property Division to put the finances
and management accounts in context and reflect the latest business changes
impacting finance.
Key Skills
Required
* Qualified CIMA or
ACCA is a strong preference
* Strong experience
in management accounting, ideally within property, retail, or asset‑based businesses.
* Proven ability to
work quickly, with large, highly detailed datasets and maintain exceptional
attention to detail.
* Experience with
property service charge accounting is a strong preference
* Ability to
interpret lease agreements and translate terms into financial impact
* Comfortable
working independently, under pressure, and able to manage competing priorities
and meet deadlines.
* 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
* A team player who
is helpful, enthusiastic and able to work well with others
* Proficient in
Microsoft office products such as Excel and Word
* Knowledge of
Microsoft Dynamics or other similar well-known accounting packages is
advantageous.
* Understanding of
UK GAAP and property‑specific accounting standards
* Fully office
based