Junior Group Accountant

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Dalata Hotel Group plc (DHG) is Ireland and the UK's largest independent four-star hotel operator, with a growing presence in Continental Europe. Established in 2007, Dalata is backed by €1.7bn in hotel assets with a portfolio of 55 hotels, primarily comprising a mix of owned and leased hotels operating through its two main brands, Clayton and Maldron hotels. Dalata is ambitious to grow its portfolio of 11,990 rooms and pipeline of 1,867 rooms further in excellent locations in select, large cities, and is targeting 21,000 rooms, either operational or in development, by 2030.

We are currently recruiting for a Junior Group Accountant to join our Financial Reporting Team in the Central Office at an exciting time of growth and development. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to play an influential role in an ambitious and expanding organisation.

• Preparation of monthly management accounts for central management and holding companies.
• Liaising with budget holders around reforecasting for central departments and preparing variance analysis.
• Assist with the preparation of the Group's annual budget process.
• Responsible for period-end routines and journal entries for a number of management and holding companies.
• Reconciliation of management accounts to financial accounts.
• Balance sheet integrity supported by clear monthly reconciliations.
• Complete interim and year-end audit routines in accordance with tight deadlines acting as a point of contact for auditor queries in respective areas of responsibility.
• Support the production of statutory accounts for individual entities.
• Delivery of key projects within the Financial Reporting Team.
• Other ad hoc duties on request.

• Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a focus on completing professional exams.
• Engaging, enthusiastic and confident with a natural focus on quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Commercial mindset, problem-solving ability, and able to work on own initiative.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, ability to multi-task, plan and prioritise work.
• Strong team player who can support, challenge, and influence colleagues at all levels.
• Desire to develop and grow and assist others around them to do the same.

• 50% Off F&B in all properties
• €/£60 employee rate on rooms for all Dalata-owned hotels
• 30% off Friends & Family rate
• Extra AL day for every year worked (5 days to a maximum of 5 days)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes
• Pension access (Ask your HR Manager for local pension information)
• Development Opportunities through our Dalata Academy, supporting your career journey
• Staff Appreciation Initiatives, fun team-building activities and regular charity events

Dalata Hotel Group – We bring the heart of hospitality to every hotel we own and operate. We see our growth and expansion plans as a way of spreading our unique way of caring for our guests further around the world, bringing better experiences to more people. Currently, the Dalata difference can be felt at each of our hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany & the Netherlands, and we'll keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe. Helping our people to grow and develop their careers is vitally important to us and is one of our highest priorities. We have many exciting and unique internal development programmes, each crafted to make sure our employees get the learning they need to be able to take the next step in their careers. Dalata Hotel Group Plc is an Inclusive Employer. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply to be part of our team. However, we understand everyone's needs are different; therefore, if you require accommodations with this application process, please highlight your needs when you are completing your application process.

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Hospitality

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