Job Ref: AM15420
Branch: Klarent Hospitality Head Office
Location: Klarent Hospitality, Glasgow
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Posted date: 11/05/2026
Closing date: 13/06/2026
The Role
A Trainee Accountant will gain broad, hands‑on exposure across the finance function, including commercial finance, statutory reporting, VAT, tax, treasury and group accounting. This role supports structured learning and professional development while working closely with experienced finance professionals across a diverse portfolio of property and corporate entities.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the preparation of monthly and quarterly management fee, rent and intercompany invoicing
* Assist with cost recharges, including capitalised labour and travel costs
* Maintain trackers for corporate and property-level costs and support internal recharge processes
* Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and month‑end and quarter‑end close activities
* Provide treasury support, including cash reporting, bank postings and monitoring cash positions
* Maintain fixed asset registers and support audit and statutory reporting processes
* Assist with VAT returns, supporting schedules and payment processing
* Support compliance filings (e.g. Companies House, ONS and similar requirements)
* Work collaboratively with management accounting, financial accounting, tax and treasury teams
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the wider finance function
The Ideal Candidate
* Recently graduated (or due to graduate) in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related discipline
* Strong numerical ability with a genuine interest in finance and commercial reporting
* Well organised, detail‑focused and committed to accuracy
* Very strong technical Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, XLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, Power Query and building robust models)
* Strong interest in technology and AI and how to integrate into financial process and reporting
* Proactive, curious and eager to learn within a fast‑paced environment
* A clear communicator, confident working with a range of stakeholders
* A positive team player with a professional and trustworthy approach
* Keen to build a long‑term career in finance, ideally working towards a professional qualification
Previous finance experience (such as an internship, placement year or part‑time role) would be advantageous, but not essential.
What We Offer
* Discounted stays across our hotel portfolio, with opportunities for free stays through reward and recognition programmes
* Structured learning, on‑the-job development and support towards accountancy professional qualification
* Opportunities for progression across the group and hotel brands
* Fully funded apprenticeships (T&Cs apply)
* Additional annual leave based on length of serviceOption to buy additional holiday entitlements (T&Cs apply)
If you are a motivated finance graduate looking to gain broad exposure, develop strong technical skills and grow your career within a dynamic hospitality group, we would love to hear from you.
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