This role supports the effective delivery of the hotel finance function, ensuring all accounting activities are completed accurately, on time and in line with company standards. Responsibilities include regulatory and financial reporting, preparation of monthly management accounts, and oversight of day-to-day accounting activity.
The role has responsibility across both our Glasgow city centre and Eurocentral properties, with regular travel required between sites.
PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
* Implementing and monitoring internal audit procedures to ensure financial statements are accurate and a true reflection of business performance and expenditure
* Ensuring all revenue is captured, posted correctly and any discrepancies are investigated and resolved
* Ensuring completion of daily accounting tasks including cash and card reconciliations, float audits and control of all cash held on site
* Overseeing the purchase ledger process and monitoring actual spend against approved budgets
* Supporting month‑end processes including accruals, prepayments and fixed asset accounting
* Producing management reports and analysis to support performance insight and decision‑making
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS
The successful applicant will have/be:
* At least 2 years working experience in a hospitality setting (essential).
* At least 1 year working experience in an accounting and finance role (essential).
* Knowledgeable in using all Microsoft Office programs, including Excel at an intermediate level or above.
* Qualified or part‑qualified with AAT / ACCA / CIMA or a relevant degree (desired).
* A strong and driven numerically minded individual, determined to always meet the financial objectives of the company.
* A strong communicator with proven leadership skills and a demonstrable team player.
* A proactive individual who is goal‑oriented and a natural problem solver.
WHAT WE OFFER
FINANCIAL
* Special discounts on stays and dining at any Dakota
* Bonuses to recommend a friend to join our team and every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor
* Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment
* Meals on duty and uniforming
WELLBEING
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program which includes free private mental health support and counselling sessions, video GP consultations and private prescription services, as well as access to daily rewards to be cashed out for shopping vouchers
* Support from our in‑house Mental Health Champions
* Family‑friendly flexible working options
* Participation in meaningful initiatives such as Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning and the Walk for Wellbeing, supporting causes that matter while connecting with colleagues
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
* Accredited, certified compliance training given on employment
* Access to a suite of external, certified resources via our Learning Management System
* Supportive continuous professional development culture with an annual appraisal and objectives, or a Personal Development Plan
* Opportunities to undertake both internal and external training courses, including potential for in‑house Apprenticeships
Full terms on our benefits can be found in our Handbook.
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