Group Financial Accountant

Splendid Hospitality Group is one of the UKs fastest growing privately-owned hotel groups. Our success lies amongst the strengths and skills of the dedicated and professional people we employ.

Everyone at Splendid Hospitality is committed to The Splendid Hospitality Way, delivering genuine service to 'Create Extraordinary Experiences'. The team offers a wealth of experience across a variety of talents ensuring that the Group is well positioned to achieve its vision to be a Centre of Global Excellence for Hospitality.

About the Role:

We’re looking for a detail-driven finance professional to join our team and play a key role in supporting our Hotel, Care and KFC businesses.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring full taxation compliance, working closely with external auditors and tax advisors to meet internal and statutory reporting deadlines.

Reporting to the Financial Reporting Manager, you’ll assist with the preparation and maintenance of key financial reconciliations—including fixed assets, borrowings, and intercompany accounts—ensuring all entries are accurate and reconciled monthly.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic group environment where you’ll gain exposure across multiple businesses and make a real impact.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain and oversee the Group P&Ls and intercompany ledgers (Hotels, Restaurant and Care homes), ensuring accurate recording of all entries and full reconciliation of balances on a monthly basis.
• Prepare and review VAT returns by gathering information from management accounting team, coaching offshore teams, and ensuring timely and accurate compliance.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, ensuring accuracy, compliance with accounting standards (e.g., GAAP/IFRS), and timely reporting.
• Assist the Financial Reporting Manager in responding to regulatory queries with accurate and timely information.
• Track budget versus project spend for development projects and provide weekly reports to key stakeholders.
• Prepare and submit monthly Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns in compliance with regulations.
• Manage Companies House administrative reporting, including confirmation statements and filing deadlines, to ensure all statutory deadlines are met.
• Responsible for maintaining the fixed asset registers across multiple sites and running the depreciation journal on a monthly basis.
• Play an integral role in the statutory audit process (including liaising with external auditors) and taxation compliance (including VAT).
• Build strong and trusting relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

About you:

• Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent.
• Proven experience in financial accounting, reconciliations, and preparing management accounts ideally gained in a multi-entity / Group environment.
• Familiarity with accounting software and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Keen eye for detail with an ability to work to strict deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build meaningful relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• A team player with the ability to contribute to wider Splendid group goals.
• Ability to bring a commercial outlook to the role such that deliverables add value and insight to the business.
• Self starter with a strong desire for personal development.
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations or reporting frameworks (e.g., Companies House, sector-specific taxes) would be advantageous.

What We Offer:

We want our family members to enjoy coming to work and provide a friendly and supportive environment for you to work in. You’ll develop personally through meeting and working with people from all over the world as we all create memorable guest experiences together, and for those keen to develop you’ll have the opportunity to explore the business with various career options. In addition, we offer:

• Learning and Development Opportunities available through our Leadership Development Programme.
• Heavily discounted hotel stays and food & beverage discounts.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family. Giving you access to counselling services, physical wellbeing & financial aid.
• 25-day holidays plus UK bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Wagestream – Stream up to 50% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to sup-port your financial wellbeing

Why Join Us?

At Splendid Hospitality Group, we don’t just offer a job—we offer an opportunity to be part of a passionate, innovative, and dynamic team that is transforming the hospitality industry. If you're ready to make an impact and grow with a leader in the field, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in creating memorable experiences and making a real difference in the world of hospitality.

The Splendid Group is an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.

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