You will work closely with all heads of departments, owner-based finance colleagues and suppliers. This is a full-time position, extremely hands-on and covering all daily, weekly and monthly tasks. Reporting directly into the General Manager.

This is a fully self-accounting role where you will have total autonomy of the financial reporting including the P&L Account, payroll, Supplier payments, aged debt, and total control of all the financial processes across the hotel. Proven experience of creating annual budgets and forecasts is key.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Collation of daily figures, reconciliation of cash, credit card, management checks summary, petty cash and paid out reconciliation, voucher reconciliation and food flash and bank reconciliations.
• Weekly Tasks including attendance at key meetings as required by GM such as Excom/HOD meetings, daily briefings and Revenue meetings, review outstanding balances on Opera and flag any issues to the hotel GM and reconcile the bank account on weekly basis.
• Monthly P&L Preparation and month end analysis reporting.
• Analysing KPIs, benchmarking and reviewing financial reports with a view to optimise the business performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Payroll, forecasting & budgeting.
• Accounts receivable & performing credit checks.
• Group VAT returns.
• Manage the balance sheet incl depreciation and prepayments.
• Safeguard the assets of the hotel with particular emphasis on the maintenance of sound internal control systems – Utilising the central self-auding tools to support this.
• Ensure all revenue procedures are in place and followed, regular audits done in all departments to ensure compliance.
• Accounts Payable.
• Interim & Year end audits

accounts receivable + performing credit checks. Group VAT returns. Manage the balance sheet incl depreciation and prepayments. Bank reconciliations.

To be considered for this role you will need:

• Experience in leading a team in high-profile hotels, with a focus on strategic agility.
• Strong business acumen.
• Strong communication, organisational, analytical and management skills.
• Previous experience of managing the whole accounting process within the hospitality/hotel industry.
• IHG experience highly desirable.
• ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification is preferable.
• Knowledge of Opera, Xero and Cintra highly desirable.

What We Offer

You will have access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people and enhances our overall culture...

• Staff accommodation rates at IHG properties
• Cycle scheme.
• Tech scheme
• Referral Scheme (recruit a friend)
• Workplace pension scheme
• Access to EAP and wellbeing support
• Online Fitness Streaming platform
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Recognition Programme and social events

Where Will You Be Working?

Conveniently located in the heart of the city, Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre boasts 298 modern and well-equipped bedrooms each designed with guest comfort in mind. With an unrivalled meetings and events offering, whether it be a small board meeting, conference for 140 delegates or a Summer BBQ for 300, we have a range of flexible and spacious rooms each featuring the latest cutting-edge technology. Award winning Roby1844 is a dual level terrace bar and eatery… perfect for weekend get togethers or private events and parties.