The Powerscourt Hotel, Resort & Spa is currently recruiting for a Finance Manager to join their finance team. This role offers a competitive salary, ongoing training, and complimentary transport to and from Bray Dart Station
About Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa:
Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa is an award-winning five-star property nestled in the foothills of the Wicklow mountains on the world-famous Powerscourt Estate, whose gardens were voted the third most beautiful gardens in the world by National Geographic. At Powerscourt Hotel our vision is to create extra-ordinary experiences for our guests with our exceptionally talented people. We provide a comprehensive training programme relevant to your new role and our business. We form part of the MHL Hotel Collection, a renowned portfolio of well-known, high-profile Hotel’s throughout Ireland and operate under the Marriott International, Autograph Collection.
The Ideal Candidate will have the following requirements: -
· At least 2 - 3 years’ experience as a similar role, industry experience would be beneficial.
· Expert level attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
· Excellent finance, accounting, and analytical skills, including experience with cash management, forecasting, revenue management.
· Knowledge of and the ability to operate computer equipment, Microsoft Office, accounts packages. Previous experience with hotel systems including Opera and Micros is beneficial.
· Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures with strong internal control awareness
· Demonstrate Initiative
· We are looking for an ambitious, confident, and professional individual with effective communication, organisational, analytical and people management skills.
· A drive to succeed, excel and grow with the company.
General Work overview
· Responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Finance office.
· Have responsibility for accurate accounting records and provide financial reports for the Director of Finance.
· Production of monthly Profit & Loss accounts and perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Ensuring reporting is timely, accurate and consistent with the financial accounts.
· Drive accountability for controls into the relevant departments to enable Finance to act as reviewer and advisor of best practice.
· Assisting with the Internal Audit & External Audit. Ensure that an effective program of Property Audit is in place and that corrective action is promptly taken where required.
· Management of all Financial queries from internal and external parties.
· Assist with the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
· Oversee and review the reconciliation of bank account on a weekly basis.
· Prepare and file VAT returns as required.
· Management of the weekly and monthly payroll including analysis and control.
· Implementation of various cost control measures and overhead management.
· Work in conjunction with the Director of Finance to provide effective operational finance and commercial support to the Hotel General Manager and the hotels management team.
· Assist the Director of Finance with the development and training of the finance team and graduates within the hotel.
· Assisting with the preparation of annual budgets, monthly and weekly forecasts.
· Identify risk exposure and effectively manage financial risk to create and preserve value, ensuring effective systems of controls are in place.
· Must have a knowledge of and a willingness to assist in all accounting functions as required.
Why join our team:

• Competitive Salary
• Complimentary employee bus service to and from Bray Dart station daily
• Learning and Development with opportunities for career progression
• Employee Hotel Discounts for Marriott and MHL hotels
• Complimentary Car Parking
• Meals while on duty
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Additional leave in line with service.
• Subsided proportion of wages during maternity leave after two years of service.
• Monthly contribution towards employee’s health and wellbeing after two years of service.

You will be contacted within 5 working days should your application be brought to the next stage of the recruitment process.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Food allowance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Powerscourt Estate, enniskerry, CO. Wicklow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person