Interim Senior Procurement Manager – 6-month contract – Immediate start
Based in Sevenoaks in Kent
Hand Picked Hotels was founded in 2001 by owner and Chairman, Julia Hands MBE, and today remains a family-owned group which has 21 unique luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand picked for their individuality. Architecturally distinctive and quintessentially British, every hotel boasts an extraordinary location from Scotland to the Channel Islands, offering breathtaking views from vast countryside to expansive beaches, to lush woodlands.
Dedicated to creating unique and enchanting stays, curated personalised service runs through the heart of every hotel. Whilst each hotel is individual, each property fulfils the company values of family, individuality, community and care, with a team commitment to aiming higher and delight their guests with magical experiences that offer a true escape from every day.
Hand Picked Hotels are committed to protecting the environment for a sustainable future, and all our hotels have received the ‘Green Tourism’ accreditation. A Recognition of our progress in reducing energy use and waste, supporting biodiversity, and sourcing responsibly from local and ethical partners.
We are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to join our Central Finance team. Reporting to the Group Management Accountant, this is an integral role supporting the period-end close and the accurate, timely production of management information for the Hand Picked Hotels group.
This is an interim role and will be based in our office in Sevenoaks – Kent.
What will the role involve?
•Playing a key part in the period-end close, ensuring revenue and cost data is accurately posted and reconciled in line with USALI guidance.
•Completing accruals and prepayments across the group within required reporting deadlines.
•Recording and checking non-financial information, including occupancy and food & beverage covers, ready for management reporting.
•Preparing and reconciling intercompany recharges and accounts, including loyalty scheme revenue claims.
•Checking and posting stock journals and reconciling balance sheet accounts.
•Working with the Group Management Accountant to produce and issue accurate management reports across the business.
•Maintaining fixed asset registers, including depreciation and working with the Asset Team to correctly account for disposals, gains and losses.
•Building positive working relationships with finance colleagues and stakeholders across our hotels and central support teams.
Are you Hand Picked?
•You will be someone who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys working collaboratively and is comfortable managing competing priorities around strict reporting deadlines. You will bring a methodical approach, strong attention to detail and the confidence to build relationships with stakeholders across the business.
•This role would suit someone looking to build their experience in management accounting within a multi-site hospitality business and who is keen to develop their finance career as part of a supportive central team.
•Current experience of management accounts, bank reconciliation is required along with sage and sage intact.
•Proficient in excel and Microsoft office 365.
Why join Hand Picked Hotels?
Our Benefits:
•Competitive salary package – pro rata for length of the contract.
•Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
•Colleague discounts on hotel stays, food & drink, and annual loyalty rewards.
•Access to retail and wellness discounts via our online benefits platform.
•A welcoming, inclusive culture where long-term friendships and diversity are celebrated