General Accountant at IHG Career

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Journal Entries, Bank Reconciliation, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Intercompany Reconciliation, Month-End Closing, Year-End Closing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Asset Records, Depreciation Schedules, Financial Statements Preparation, Management Reports, Internal Controls, Audits Support, Process Improvement, Financial Accuracy

Industry

Hospitality

Description

A little taste of your day-to-day: We’re looking for a detail-driven General Accountant who’s ready to keep our financial records accurate, compliant, and running smoothly. You’ll support the finance team in maintaining strong internal controls, reconciling accounts, and ensuring financial reporting is completed on time and to the highest standard. In return, we’ll trust you with safeguarding the financial integrity of our hotel operations while contributing to smarter business decisions. Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be: ● Preparing and posting journal entries, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded ● Performing monthly bank, balance sheet, and intercompany reconciliations ● Assisting with month-end and year-end closing processes ● Monitoring accounts payable and receivable to ensure timely processing and collection ● Maintaining fixed asset records and depreciation schedules ● Assisting in the preparation of financial statements and management reports ● Ensuring compliance with internal controls, company policies, and local regulations ● Supporting internal and external audits by preparing required documentation ● Identifying opportunities to improve processes and enhance financial accuracy What We need from you: ● Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field ● 2–5 years’ experience in accounting, preferably within hospitality or a related industry ● Strong knowledge of general ledger functions, reconciliations, and financial reporting ● Familiarity with hotel accounting systems and Microsoft Excel ● Understanding of local tax regulations and statutory reporting requirements ● Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines ● Professional accounting certification (CPA or equivalent) preferred ● Must speak local language(s); additional languages are an advantage What you can expect from us: We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

Responsibilities

The General Accountant will be responsible for preparing and posting journal entries, performing various monthly reconciliations, and assisting with month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure accurate financial records. This role also involves monitoring accounts payable/receivable and maintaining fixed asset records while ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulations.