Accounts Officer

Discover the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour welcomes guests into a world of luxury blending French Art de Vivre and local culture. The Flagship hotel boasts 590 rooms and suites, four vibrant bars and restaurants, a stunning, award winning outdoor infinity pool, state of the art gym overlooking the city skyline, exclusive top floor Executive Lounge and our well renowned luxurious spa.

Outstanding people make it all happen and we are committed to creating an energising, rewarding and exciting work environment. Become part of a culture that is dedicated to executing exceptional luxury experiences for our guests.

Inspiration, Recognition & Reward

As a valued member of our team, you will be immersed in a world of exceptional privileges and bespoke rewards. Enjoy unparalleled access to exclusive industry benefits across a global portfolio of luxury accommodation, fine dining, and curated lifestyle experiences. Indulge in daily privileges such as artisan coffee at a preferred rate and a specially crafted Ambassador dining menu, designed to elevate your everyday. To support your continued growth, we offer a distinguished learning platform, an elegant fusion of expert knowledge and tailored development, ensuring you flourish in a culture that celebrates excellence, sophistication, and personal ambition.

As our Accounts Officer in Finance, you will play an essential role in demonstrating the “Passion for Excellence” through serving our guests with flair and professionalism, ensure all guests are provided with personalised service and embody the art of French hospitality through a “can do” attitude. Other duties include, but not limited to:

• Process correct and timely payment of creditors accounts in accordance with the payment terms.
• Provide required authorizations and supporting documentation for all payments.
• Reconcile all payments to Trial Balance, General Ledger, Balance Sheet and/or supplier’s statements.
• Appropriate control measures are taken to avoid any duplicate accounting or payment of invoices.
• Regularly monitor the AP ageing report and follow up on any credit notes/missing invoices.
• Ensure invoices processed in the AP ledger are coded with appropriate supplier and general ledger account codes. Ensure the proper accounting of goods and services tax in the AP Ledger.
• Maintain orderly files and records of payments and correspondence.
• Maintain and update data in Accounts Payable computer program.
• Coordinate overseas payment with the bank or available online facilities ( i.e. Amex online).
• Implement appropriate security measures for the distribution/collection of all monies; holding responsibility for all keys, safe combinations etc.
• Ensure the prompt reimbursement of paid outs.
• Accurately maintain and perform random audits on all the floats throughout the Hotel.
• Collect and count monies received from all hotel outlets.
• Ensure General cashiering procedures are conducted accurately, in respect of the internal control guidelines.
• Upload revenue and bank files to the accounting system.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as assigned.

• Proven record to Advanced Microsoft Office Skills.
• Experience in Opera.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to liaise with all levels within the company.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with team members.

If you share our passion for hospitality, service excellence, innovation and drive, we would love to hear from you!

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know. 

Please note that full Australian Working Rights are required for this role and that the hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Australian working rights.