AAB
AAB
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
ConsultingHealthcareLogistics
AAB is a UK-based accountancy and business advisory firm supporting SMEs, corporates and high-net-worth individuals with audit, tax, corporate finance, payroll, HR, restructuring, wealth management and virtual finance services. With offices across the UK, Ireland and internationally, AAB combines financial expertise with sector knowledge spanning energy, technology, construction, food and drink, the public sector and industrial businesses. Its work also addresses clients’ wider people, financial planning and sustainability needs.

Management Accountant – 1-Year FTC, Glasgow Hybrid

Manage the finances of AAB’s hotel portfolio through monthly reporting, VAT returns, audits, and financial controls. The role also includes coaching a Finance Assistant and supporting process improvements.

Description

  • Lead the monthly management accounting cycle for the hotel portfolio
  • Assess monthly management accounts, including profit and loss and balance sheet reports, and address variances and risks
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly VAT returns and support VAT inspections
  • Supervise, mentor, and develop the Finance Assistant while improving day-to-day processes
  • Manage bank reconciliations and accounts payable controls
  • Help improve processes and resolve open finance matters
  • Compile year-end audit documentation and work with auditors during external audits
  • Maintain effective controls and compliance with policies, procedures, and audit standards
  • Support the ongoing enhancement of finance processes and controls
  • Respond to ad hoc questions and requests from hotel and client teams
  • Support Financial Controllers with system and process controls
  • Undertake ad hoc accounting activities and project work

Requirements

  • Demonstrated qualification through relevant accounting experience
  • ICAS, CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification—or progress toward one—is preferred but not required
  • Experience in hotel accounting is preferred
  • Management accounting background, ideally involving a client portfolio
  • Prior supervisory experience is desirable
  • Self-motivated and proactive, with strong problem-solving skills
  • Able to plan and prioritise tasks to meet reporting deadlines
  • Clear and effective written and verbal communicator
  • Highly confident with IT, including advanced Excel capability
  • Consistently accurate with strong attention to detail
  • Business Central experience is highly desirable
  • Knowledge of the hotel sector is an advantage

Benefits

  • Annual leave and public holidays, with options to purchase or carry forward additional leave
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
  • One paid day for volunteering
  • Private medical insurance for employees, with family coverage available
  • Employee Assistance Programme with round-the-clock mental health and wellbeing support
  • Death-in-service cover
  • Competitive workplace pension
  • Life assurance cover
  • Hybrid working arrangement
  • Flexible, agile working culture focused on smarter working and adaptable hours
  • Contemporary offices designed to support collaboration, concentration, and wellbeing
  • Personalised training, professional qualifications, and ongoing career development support

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