Assistant Accountant

Company Description

Nestled in the heart of Auckland CBD, our Auckland Finance Hub is looking for an Assistant 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.

Job Description

This position is responsible for assisting the Financial Controller and Hotel Accountant in the daily operation of the Finance department by providing accurate, relevant and timely support in all areas within company guidelines.

• To ensure accuracy of reporting and journals.
• Complete weekly bank and payroll journals and assist accountants with monthly journals as required.
• To ensure completeness of bank reconciliation and revenue recognition.
• Preparing daily revenue reports.
• Process daily revenue files and balance flash reports, as from hotels – make necessary corrections and redistribute.
• Check daily the hotels AR, Guest Ledger and Advanced Payment balances and resolve any discrepancies.
• Send daily bank statements to AR for posting.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and update bank reconciliations for all hotels daily.
• Assist with month end reporting and processing.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Business or a related discipline.
• 3 years’ experience in a similar role preferably within the Hospitality industry.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and frameworks.
• 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.

Additional Information

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

• 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