Group Accounts Assistant (Maternity Cover) – £31,000 + End-of-Term Bonus

Lake District Hotels Ltd; Keswick; On-site; GBP 31,000

Job description

Lake District Hotels is seeking a highly organised and proactive individual to join our Head Office Finance team on a one-year maternity cover contract. This role offers a £31,000 salary plus a bonus at the end of the term in recognition of your contribution.

The ideal candidate will have accounts experience and a proven track record in a similar role, preferably within the hotel sector. Exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to perform under pressure while meeting deadlines are essential.

Join us and play a key role in ensuring a consistent and high-quality financial service across our six hotels.

Key Responsibilities

• Completing month end payroll, including checking and inputting data into payroll system, adjusting payroll for HMRC tax coding notifications, checking compliance with NMW, SSP and SMP and production of all payroll reports and reconciliations.
• Bank Reconciliations for all accounts including analysis of banking, investigation of discrepancies and reporting to Group Financial Controller.
• Sales ledger management, working collaboratively with hotel reception staff.
• Month end accounts preparation to include, preparation and input of payroll journals, intercompany payroll journals, prepayments, bank reconciliations.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Accounts experience and an AAT3 qualification with a proven track record in a similar role.
• Exceptional organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail, coupled with the ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong numeracy, data entry, record-keeping, and accounting skills.
• Proficient in IT, with good interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships across all levels of the organisation.

What we promise in return:

• Competitive salary
• Generous staff discounts - 50% off food & up to 50% off accommodation across all 6 of our Lake District Hotels, Restaurant’s & Bars
• Career progression – Accredited compliance training, Hospitality specific online training platform
• Learn while you earn - with our Apprenticeship training up to level 6
• Staff meals for all staff whilst on Duty
• Lake District Hotels Staff Discounts at many of the Lakes local attractions
• Working in supportive teams of hospitality professionals
• Yearly staff appreciation awards hosted by the Directors
• Free staff Employee Assistance Programme
• Outstanding employee of the quarter award
• Refer a friend scheme to earn up to £500
• Monthly staff prize draws

Who We Are

Our Lake District Hotels are a distinctive collection of six award winning hotels in the Lake District owned and run by the Graves family and situated in the most beautiful parts of the Lake District. From 4-star luxury Lake District hotels on the shores of Lake Ullswater and Derwentwater Lake, to traditional coaching inns and hotels in Keswick - our Lake District hotels are recognised for the warmth of our welcome, unrivalled personal attention and excellent service.

Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we receive, we are not able to give status updates. If you are invited for an interview, you will generally be contacted within 1 week of submitting your application. Thank you