Assistant Accountant

We are looking for a Senior Accounts Assistant to join the finance team of a hotel in one of Belfast's most iconic locations, supporting the day-to-day financial operations of a well-established international hotel brand.

This is a property-based role, reporting into the Finance Manager, and forms part of the on-site finance team responsible for accurate day-to-day transactional processing and financial control across the hotel.

Previous hotel accounting experience is preferred, given the pace and structure of the finance function on-site.

What You'll Do

Transactional & Financial Support

Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and month-end reporting

Take ownership of key areas of the month-end process — journals, accruals, prepayments and adjustments — ensuring accuracy and deadlines are met

Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate outstanding items

Assist with P&L reviews and provide supporting analysis where required

Support budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting processes

Review daily revenue and income audit information, resolving discrepancies

Complete daily and monthly revenue reconciliations across both hotels

Reconcile cash, bank, credit card and other control accounts

Oversee accounts payable, including supplier invoices, statement reconciliations and payment runs

Support accounts receivable and credit control, ensuring balances are actively managed

Assist with payroll reconciliations and associated reporting

Take ownership of designated finance processes and reconciliations

Review transactional finance work completed by junior team members, providing support and guidance

Act as a point of contact for day-to-day finance queries from operational departments and suppliers

Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with company policies

Work closely with operational departments across both hotels on accurate, timely financial information

Support internal and external audit requirements, including preparation of audit schedules

Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and efficiencies

Assist with training and coaching of Accounts Assistants and junior finance team members

Provide cover for the Finance Manager as required, taking responsibility fo...