Senior Accountant, The Savoy

The Savoy, a Fairmont Managed Hotel, is one of the world's most iconic hotels. A renowned leaders in the hospitality industry, The Savoy has a reputation for outstanding service and excellence. Originally built in 1889, the hotel has a rich history and has played host to royalty, world leaders and legends of the stage and screen. Today, colleagues pride themselves on being innovative and inspirational, delivering the very best in five star luxury. Passionate about developing and promoting talent, The Savoy offers unwavering support and recognition to colleagues, as well as having a very competitive benefits plan.

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Department: Finance                              

Inspired and Supported by: Director of Finance & Business Services           

Your purpose will be:

The Savoy Hotel is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles and procedures, in addition to understanding of hospitality operations.

You will be accountable for:

• Ownership Reporting – P&L, Cashflow and other adhoc requests
• Lender Reporting – Covenant reporting
• Statutory reporting – Working with external accountants if required
• Year end audit requirements – lead liaison with external auditors
• Internal audit –self-assessment and ensuring compliance with requirements
• Finance Lead for Renovation
• Support Director of Finance on adhoc analysis for Ownership
• Balance sheet reconciliations and consolidation
• Overall controller for CAPEX  / FF&E
• Manage key relationships and processes for the ongoing capital projects
• Review, update and maintain fixed asset register
• Key part of the finance team for the budgeting process
• Key finance person responsible for leases and other 3rd party arrangements
• Review all Standard Operating Procedures and roll out training across the hotel
• Maintain insurance records and track ongoing claims
• Review, update and maintain inter-company account schedules
• Support Director of Finance in Adhoc project requests

What you will need to do in this role?

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
• ACA,  CIMA or ACCA certification
• 5+ years of experience in accounting
• Strong understanding of hospitality accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with Opera, SUN, Silverware and other common hotel software is desirable.
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Please note that we believe in flexibility and multi-skilling, and you may be asked to do different tasks from time to time to enable us to meet the needs of our guests and colleagues.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary and benefits including pension and life assurance
• 31 days of holiday including public holidays (increase to 33 days after 5 years)
• Cashback scheme for everyday wellbeing/healthcare expenses including Perkbox
• Special rates for Savoy colleagues and their friends & family and discount across Accor hotels worldwide
• Fantastic colleague rates in Fairmont and Raffles hotels worldwide that includes friends & family
• Free stay at The Savoy after successful completion of probation
• 50% discount at our iconic American & Beaufort Bars
• 50% discount at our world-famous Afternoon Tea
• 50% discount at our spa and florist
• 50% discount at Gordon Ramsay's River Restaurant and Savoy Grill
• 20% at Gordon Ramsay restaurants outside the hotel and restaurant 1890
• Laundry services & dry cleaning for uniformed and non-uniformed colleagues
• Colleague gym facility and Virgin Active gym membership discount
• Seasonal ticket loan for employees to cover the cost of travelling to and from the workplace via modes such as tram, rail, bus or others.
• Employee assistance programme
• Annual optician reimbursements for eye tests and glasses
• English language classes
• Colleague restaurant
• Local F&B, retail and gym discounts
• Interfaith prayer room
• Wellness room
• Cycle to work scheme