Accountant

Nestled in the heart of Auckland CBD, our Auckland Finance Hub is looking for an Accountant to join our dynamic team. This role will assist with daily operations of the Finance department across the CP Hotels Portfolio which expands from Auckland to Queenstown.

Accor offers a welcoming, team-focused environment where everyone works together to create exceptional guest experiences. With 200 dedicated Heartists® to support and guide, you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful connections and work across a variety of focus areas.

With us, your personality is valued, your opportunities for growth know no boundaries.

Every action you take has a positive and memorable impact on the experience of our customers, your colleagues, and also, on the planet, contributing to pioneering the art of responsible hospitality.

Become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you into a world where life pulses with passion.

This position is responsible for assisting the Financial Controller in the daily operation of the Finance department as well as preparing and processing numerous portfolio-wide journals for month-end.

• Develop and monitor all financial systems for the Hotel with a view to improve and streamline procedures.
• Ensure the timely and accurate completion of all weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Ensure the cash handling procedures and policies of the Hotel are strictly adhered to.
• Review processing of payroll journals and assist in completing these in the absence of the assistant accountant.
• Raise on-charge invoices for general expenses and payroll costs.
• Prepare and lodge monthly and annual payroll tax returns & GST.
• Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Carry out End of Month procedures, including but not limited to journals for budget provisions, prepayment, costs of sales and where possible preparation of general accrual journals for review by the financial controllers.
• Assist in the monthly preparation of detailed monthly forecasts.

• Tertiary qualification in Business and/or Accounting.
• Minimum 2 years previous experience as a Hotel Accountant or equivalent.
• Previous general accounting in hotel environment.
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Previous knowledge of SUN systems highly advantageous advantage.
• Ability to effectively time manage large volume workloads to meet deadlines and work well in pressure situations.
• Ability to effectively communicate accounting information, policies, and/or procedures in a manner easily understood by all levels of the business.

Benefits Your Way

• On-site we offer laundry services
• Learn your Way - Access to our Accor Academy so you can Earn while you Learn!
• Incredible Accor Heartist Benefits - including discounted Food & Beverage + Accommodation Worldwide
• Daily staff meal provided while on duty
• Accor's Parental Leave Scheme
• Ongoing reward and recognition incentives in Accor anniversaries
• Opportunities for further development and worldwide career progression within Accor

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.