Hotel Accountant (HUB Role)

Company Description

About Accor

Accor is Australia’s largest hotel network, with over 50 brands and 5,100+ hotels operating across 110 countries. We are committed to supporting our people to grow and learn every day, ensuring that work brings purpose to your life while providing opportunities to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities throughout your career journey.

About the Hotels 

This HUB role will support two properties, with the position primarily based at ibis Sydney Barangaroo.

ibis Sydney Barangaroo is a premium economy hotel located in Sydney’s vibrant business, retail, and entertainment precinct. The hotel features 91 well-appointed guest rooms designed to accommodate both business and leisure travellers seeking comfortable and affordable accommodation in a central location. Guests can enjoy Lot 51 Bar and a fully equipped gym, providing all the essentials for a convenient and memorable city stay.

Novotel Newcastle Beach is located in Newcastle’s iconic East End, just a short walk to Newcastle Beach and five minutes from the city centre. The hotel is an ideal choice for business or leisure travellers, with cafés, bars, restaurants, shopping, art galleries, and scenic coastal walks all within easy reach.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Hotel Accountant to join our Finance team, supporting ibis Sydney Barangaroo and Novotel Newcastle Beach.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play an important role in supporting the financial operations of both hotels, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls and compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional to gain valuable exposure across two properties, work closely with operational teams and contribute to the hotels’ overall financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and process monthly financial reports and month-end closing activities in a timely and accurate manner.
• Manage payroll processing, ensuring compliance with relevant awards, superannuation, PAYG, payroll tax and legislative requirements.
• Oversee accounts payable and cashiering functions, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Assist with Profit & Loss reporting, budgeting and forecasting, including monitoring financial performance against expectations.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate financial records, reconciliations and supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies and company procedures.
• Process accounts receivable transactions, monitor outstanding balances and follow up on overdue invoices.
• Conduct financial and departmental variance analysis, providing meaningful insights and recommendations to support management decision-making.
• Work closely with hotel operational teams to identify financial trends, risks and opportunities for improved commercial performance.
• Support internal and external audit processes, including the preparation of required documentation, schedules and supporting information.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting efficiencies across both properties.

Qualifications

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in hotel accounting, payroll, hospitality finance or a similar commercial finance environment.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles, reporting and reconciliation processes.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and provide meaningful commercial insights.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with both Finance and operational teams.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Sound knowledge of superannuation, PAYG, payroll tax and relevant Australian legislative requirements, and experience with Zambion payroll system will be highly regarded.
• Knowledge of SunSystems, Opera Cloud PMS and Q&A reporting tools is desirable.
• Experience with hotel finance systems and/or Accor systems will be advantageous.
• Full working rights in Australia.

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Complimentary on-site car park while on duty.
• Employee benefit Heartists card offering discounted accommodation and food & beverage discounts in Accor properties worldwide.
• Access to Accor learning and training programs using industry-leading platforms.
• Career development opportunities.
• Complimentary access to confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• The position will be offered on a HIGA Managerial Salary basis.

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Why Work for Accor?
Accor is more than a global leader in hospitality. We welcome you as you are and provide opportunities to find a brand and role that match your personality. We support your growth and learning every day, ensuring your work brings purpose to your life. At Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write, and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality.

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