Management Accountant

Fairmont St. Andrews encapsulates luxury and this experience begins and ends with our colleagues. Fairmont St Andrews is one of Scotland’s most iconic 5-star luxury hotels and resorts in the home of golf.

Our 213-bedroom property is located on the outskirts of St Andrews, boasting 2 championship golf courses and an award-winning spa and leisure facility. With multiple food and beverage venues on site, including our two AA Rosette Restaurant, St Andrews Clubhouse & Grill - serving the finest Scottish steak and seafood, we are able to offer our guests a world class experience for dining and leisure activities, right here on property.

Within 20 minutes from Leuchars Railway station and 35 minutes from Dundee, we are an easy commute from numerous Scottish destinations.

Job Description

Job title: Management Accountant

Location: St Andrews, Fife

Contract: Permanent, Full-time 

OVERALL JOB PURPOSE

To record and compile summaries of the financial transactions of the business for management purposes.

Prepare month end journals and reconciliations for the monthly accounts, and ensure that each area meets Fairmont Audit Standards.

• Preparation and posting of month end journal entries.
• Reconciliation of general ledger balance sheet and bank accounts.
• Help coordinate and train the accounting team on Fairmont accounting processes and property manager accounting process.
• Able to fill in as backup for coverage in all Accounting positions, including Income Audit, Accounts Payable, and Assistant FC.
• Loading supplier payments into the bank.
• VAT returns calculation ready for approval by DOF and then submission to HMRC · Participate with month end closing; required to work extended hours at month end to complete preparation of preliminary financial statement, this may include weekend work when month end falls on Saturday or Sunday.
• Complete daily credit card and cashier reconciliation.
• Direct Supervision, including scheduling, training and coaching of Audit team.
• Serve as resource to the Accounting staff as well as other departments.
• Count General Cashier's bank monthly.
• Maintain Relocation spreadsheet for annual disbursement.
• Operate within compliance with all local and national laws.
• Maintain a high level of professional appearance, demeanour, ethics and image of self and fellow colleagues.
• Maintain positive employee relations in a supportive environment.
• Present yourself and the Accounting Department to other departments of the hotel that ensures a harmonious working relationship.
• Complete self-assessment of internal audit – for review with DOF.
• Complete other assignments as requested by DOF or Assistant FC.

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• Service focused personality
• Previous experience within a similar role is preferred
• Hospitality background, preferably luxury
• Minimum of 2 years in a similar role

Additional Information

What is in it for you:

• Staff shuttle service to/from St Andrews
• Complimentary staff canteen
• 50% off dining in our Food and Beverage outlets
• Discounted hotel rates world wide
• Employee rates for Spa treatments and green fees
• Access to gym and pool services
• Growth opportunities
• On-the-job training
• Regular social events
• Pension Plan