Hotel Accountant

Belong in a place where you can be yourself and love what you do. Join the Sofitel Brisbane Central community and be supported to realise your true potential. You will be part of a team where everyone’s contribution is valued, innovation is encouraged and commercial thinking drives results. We empower our ambassadors to elevate performance and create personalised guest experiences, helping our guests feel special, and ensuring you do too.

Located in the heart of Brisbane city, Sofitel Brisbane Central is renowned for sophisticated luxury accommodation, world-class dining, and impeccable hospitality. With 416 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites, premium F&B venues, Club Millésime executive lounge, two fitness centres, a day spa, and flexible conference and event spaces for up to 1,100 delegates, the hotel offers an exceptional luxury experience.

As part of the global Accor network, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a recognised luxury brand while driving strong commercial performance in Brisbane’s competitive market.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Hotel Accountant to support the Director of Finance and Assistant Financial Controller across a broad range of finance and accounting functions. This role plays a key part in ensuring the Finance Department operates efficiently and in line with internal controls, company policies, and industry standards.

The successful candidate will manage General Ledger activities, including journal postings and reconciliations, while maintaining accurate financial data across multiple hotel systems such as PMS, POS, procurement, payroll, and other financial platforms. This position requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

• Maintain strong internal controls and support income audit processes to ensure compliance with company standards and USALI reporting
• Assist with General Ledger activities, including reconciliations, journal postings, and month-end close
• Manage Accounts Payable, including invoice processing, supplier reconciliations, and payment administration
• Support payroll operations as required
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data across hotel systems (PMS, POS, payroll, etc.)
• Assist with financial reporting, analysis, and audit requirements
• Provide cross-functional support within the Finance team and cover duties as required
• Perform ad hoc tasks as directed by the Director of Finance and Assistant Financial Controller

Your experience and skills include:

• Tertiary qualified with previous experience in a similar role in a large hotel
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong technical skills and a high level of computer literacy
• Proficiency with SUN systems and Opera
• Proficiency with rostering, payroll and purchasing systems (Wage Easy, Time Target, PMS, MRI Robotics and Purchase Plus preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls
• Knowledge of the Hospitality Award and experience with Collective Agreements
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to work flexible hours to meet given deadlines
• Working towards obtaining a CA or CPA qualification.

Bring passion and dedication to excellence, and we will recognise your contribution with a variety of benefits, rewards and development opportunities within the global Accor network. We are committed to your professional growth, offering leadership development pathways, global mobility opportunities and industry-leading training programs.

Thrive in our Sofitel Brisbane Central community, with:

• Heartist benefits including global accommodation and dining discounts for you, your family and friends
• Complimentary hotel stay package to celebrate your work anniversary
• Secure parking in the centre of Brisbane for only $10 per day
• Direct access to Central train station
• Complimentary meals in the ambassador dining room
• Laundered uniforms and dry cleaning of duty attire
• Access to wellbeing programs and learning platforms

Let your passion shine. Visit careers.accor.com and say “bonjour” to your next career opportunity.