Hotel Accountant

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort is ideally located in the heart of vibrant Cairns. Recently renovated, this family-friendly resort offers an ideal setting for fun-filled weekends, holidays, and a complete resort experience for both business and leisure travelers.

Why work for Accor?

Accor is more than just a global leader in hospitality – we embrace you as you are, helping you find a role and brand that aligns with your personality. We support your growth, offering opportunities to learn and develop every day. At Accor, your work has purpose, and your journey with us unlocks limitless possibilities for personal and professional growth.

By joining Accor, you’ll have the chance to write your own story while helping us shape the future of hospitality.

This position is responsible for assisting the Financial Controller in the daily operation of the Finance department, directly overseeing and assisting with accounts payable, receivables and payroll operations.

This is a full-time role however part-time hours may be considered for suitably experienced candidates

Finance Duties

• Oversee correct and timely payment of creditors accounts. Process correct and timely payment of other accounts, e.g. expense claims, Prepayments, Petty Cash, CAPEX etc.
• Ensure required authorisations and supporting documentation for all payments and reconcile all payments to Trial Balance, General Ledger, Balance Sheet and/or supplier’s statements.
• Carry out End of Month procedures along with maintaining orderly files and records of payments and correspondence.
• Provide required reports for office records, head office reporting and assist with generating of monthly payroll journals.
• Maintain and update data in Accounts Payable computer program and send notifications to superannuation companies of new and terminated team members.
• Ensure general cashiering process are conducted accurately and cash banked in on a timely basis.
• Assist with the Business Activity Statement (BAS) and other tax requirements.
• Work with Heads of Department to develop effective measures to enhance their profitability along with assisting the Financial Controller in the Monthly General Ledger reconciliations.
• Assist with covering annual leave in all positions of the Finance Department and undertake any other assigned finance duties as requested by the Financial Controller or other senior Hotel Management.
• Assist with ensuring financial control measures in place for all departments, primarily through the Accor Internal Audit tool and assist with External Audit.

• Ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Hotel Accountant with a strong understanding of financial hotel principles
• A relevant tertiary qualification, whilst pursuing a CA/CPA is an advantage
• Proven track record of success in financial accounting and able to demonstrate the ability to  work with the finance team and drive results, whilst assisting the financial controller
• Strong communication and analytical skills are essential, as well as the ability to think strategically and make sound business decisions

Why work for Accor?

Accor is one of the largest global hospitality businesses, with over 5400 Hotels across 110+ countries, the career development opportunities are endless.

Benefits Your Way

• Immediate access to global accommodation and F&B discounts
• #LearnYourWay with a sophisticated modern training platform, which offers a constantly expanding database of free, industry focused training.
• Recognition of service anniversaries and Accor Tenure Milestones.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion.

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