Job Description

Management Accountant

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Brightstar is an award-winning hospitality management company, with a proven track record in delivering excellence. Our motto is

people, quality, profit

, and it's no accident that people come first. We know that great things come from great people! We are passionate about creating an environment where our employees can bring their A-game & be their best selves.

Our People Strategy is to create a great place to work where people thrive. We want to do this by cultivating a strong employer brand, creating compelling employee experiences & fostering a positive workplace. Acting as a strong cultural compass to us are our Brightstar's values: Have Fun, Enjoy Your Work, Act with Integrity, Reach for More, and Take Care.

As a Management Accountant, you'll support the company with a wide scope of numbers, from our managed hotels to our head office function. You will lead on the delivery of our finance services, across the Brightstar Group. This is a hands-on role where your expertise will directly support across the

finance function

.

Key objectives of this role:

With our values as a strong cultural compass, develop initiatives that bring our 'Brightstar Spirit' to life to attract & engage great people.

Manage and build strong relationships with various stakeholders, from the hotel leadership teams to our central office, as well as the owners of our managed hotels and suppliers

Look for ways to enhance the commercial performance of our hotels and drive efficient and effective ways of working, within the framework of an inclusive & productive working environment.

Deliver excellent core Finance services, with a focus on accuracy in a fast-moving environment

Act as the go-to finance person to Leaders and Managers, holding our values dear in all aspects of advice.

Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities of this role

People

Act as an ambassador of Brightstar, thinking creatively about how we can develop a positive working relationship, both internally & externally.

Pay close attention to Brightstar's direction of travel, supporting delivery of finance plans that will support us in delivering our vision & strategy.

Seek out & shout about opportunities to enhance our stakeholder experience, focussing on making our internal and external stakeholders feel valued & supported.

Take the lead on internal communications, staying close to key business activities & ensuring they are shared in a timely & clear way in the right forum.

Champion a 'high challenge, high support' culture through effective performance management tools, resources & processes, as well as holistic development initiatives.

Act as a trusted partner to Leaders & Managers, providing guidance on finance related matters in a comprehensive way.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to build relationships with both central and hotel-based teams.

Quality

Help shape a best-in-class finance function that leaves our internal customers feeling like we're easy to do business with & satisfied with their experience.

Identify opportunities to improve finance services, processes & tools, paying close attention to need areas & feedback.

Identify areas where systems & processes can be enhanced, digitalising wherever possible to optimise workflows.

Work with our external payroll provider to ensure optimum payroll processing, and comprehensive insights on payroll reporting

Analyse finance data to identify trends, measure impact & make recommendations for positive change.

Profit

Support our head office function with the preparation of the monthly management accounts and balance sheet. But also take the lead on the transactional elements, like processing our head office debtor and creditor transactions, FP&A; forecasting & budgeting, and ad hoc review of performance.

Manage the intercompany transactions within the group, ensuring regular review and correct posting of cross entity transactions.

Work closely with Operational Leadership Team to create the right mix of challenge and support to accurately forecast requirements & deliver on budgets.

Operate as a business partner to the hotel teams and bridge the day-to-day relationship with our third-party accounting provider, our leadership team and the hotel.

Provide training and guidance to hotel teams on financial processes, controls, and reporting standards.

Support the financial performance of our managed hotels through a wide scope of review and challenge, from reviewing the PMS transactions at hotel level, to reviewing management accounts and balance sheets, as well as liaising with 3rd party auditors and accountants.

Optimise structures for agility & growth, leading changes with empathy and a strong focus on clear & effective communication.

Ensure that our finance related activity falls within our annual budget & activities capitalise on our investment

Support with Preparation and review of VAT returns and other statutory filings as required, to a high level of accuracy and within the required timeframes.

Support the procurement function with reporting and administrative tasks of our procurement portal.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.

Responsible Business

Ensure compliance with GDPR in all data handling and finance activity.

Promote sustainable practices by recommending digital-first solutions and reducing unnecessary print materials.

Report any issues promptly and accurately.

Treat all colleagues, suppliers, and hotel teams with professionalism and respect.

Complete all E-learning and mandatory training within required timeframes.

Act as a point of contact for assigned hotels, responding to & anticipating their needs.

Produce reports & suggest improvements based on data.

Monitor compliance with company policies, internal controls, and statutory requirements across all managed hotels.

Skills and Qualifications

Demonstratable experience in a finance/accounting role in a multi-site environment (hospitality experience desirable but not essential).

An influencer who can articular their view while also being respectful of others.

A team player who thrives from building relationships at all levels.

A flair for continuous improvement, in both the 'hard stuff' (systems, data, processes), as well as the 'soft' stuff (culture, employee experience).

Positive & proactive, and able to decipher the priorities within a fast-paced environment.

Tech savvy with the ability to implement & maintain multi-site related finance software & integrate wherever possible.

Experience with Accounting, Payroll, and Reporting systems.

Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data & report insights clearly.

Degree in accounting, Business or related field (preferred).

(Part)- qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA), or qualified by experience

Ability to travel to hotels, as well as come to Brightstar HQ in Birmingham on a bi-weekly basis.

Benefits

Performance bonus

25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Limitless leave*

Private health cover*

*after successful completion of probation

The above responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature of the role and are not intended to be an exhaustive list

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Private medical insurance Unlimited paid holidays
Ability to commute/relocate:

Birmingham B27 6DX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

Accounting: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:

25% (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Birmingham B27 6DX