Company overview
Heath Court Hotel is a privately owned hotel in Newmarket, providing exceptional accommodation, dining, and event facilities.
Summary
We are seeking an Accounts & Payroll Officer to join the team at Heath Court Hotel in Newmarket.
This is a hands-on, sole-charge role covering Sales & Purchase Ledger (AP/AR), payroll (RTI & pensions), journals, bank reconciliations, and VAT (MTD) in Sage 50 Accounts & Payroll. You will keep our finances accurate, compliant, and on time, working closely with Reception and the General Manager.
Also relevant to applicants searching Assistant Accountant / Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper / Finance Officer.
Responsibilities
* Ledgers (AP/AR): process invoices, allocate payments/receipts, reconcile accounts, and resolve queries.
* Journals & month-end: prepare and post daily/weekly/monthly journals; support month-end close and budgeting.
* Payroll (end-to-end in Sage): verify timesheets, submit RTI to HMRC, manage auto-enrolment, issue payslips, and make timely payments.
* VAT & compliance: prepare and submit VAT returns (MTD) with full HMRC compliance.
* Bank & control reconciliations: reconcile bank accounts and key balance-sheet control accounts (e.g., VAT, payroll).
* Commissions: manage and reconcile commission against reservations and events; ensure accurate and timely payment.
* Reporting: produce weekly internal reports, monthly management accounts, and prepare the year-end pack for external accountants; assist audits.
Systems & tools
Sage 50 Accounts & Payroll; Guestline (PMS); Microsoft Excel (lookups, pivot tables, reconciliations); HMRC Government Gateway (RTI/MTD); pension portals.
Desirable: OTA extranets ); online banking/merchant portals.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £29,120.00 per year
Benefits:
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
Application question(s):
* Have you prepared VAT (MTD) returns and RTI submissions?
* How many years of AP/AR (sales & purchase ledger) experience do you have?
* Do you have experience with Sage 50?
Work Location: In person