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  • Accountant
    Accountant
    3 days ago
    £35000–£45000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Role Overview We are a well-established and growing business currently transitioning our finance function from a fully outsourced model to an internal team. For the past four years, we’ve partnered with a trusted external accounting firm to manage all our finance and accounting activities. We are now taking the next step — bringing some of these key functions in-house — and are seeking our first internal finance hire to lead this process from within. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional to make a real impact. You’ll play a key role in the day-to-day financial management of the business while being supported by our longstanding external advisors. Over time, there is scope to grow the in-house team, with this role positioned to take on increasing responsibility as we develop the internal finance function. Key Responsibilities Day to Day bookkeeping including managing accounts payable and receivable Perform Bank Reconciliations on cloud software Assistance with cash flow monitoring Assistance with month end processes and journals Supporting with management accounts preparation Produce weekly sales performance reports Adhoc reporting regarding profit and loss analysis and customer reporting Preparing draft VAT returns and assistance with tax submissions Liaising with external advisors as part of the handover period and beyond Required Skills & Experience 2–3 years’ experience in a bookkeeping or assistant accountant role Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes Comfortable working with cloud-based accounting software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills Proactive and self-motivated, with a hands-on approach Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA (desirable, not essential) Confident communicator, able to work with both internal stakeholders and external advisors Ambitious and adaptable — keen to grow with the business Desirable Experience in the luxury, beauty, or retail sectors Familiarity with multi-currency transactions and international operations Knowledge of inventory accounting and cost of goods sold analysis

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  • Group Finance Shared Services Manager
    Group Finance Shared Services Manager
    4 days ago
    Full-time
    London

    GROUP FINANCE SHARED SERVICES MANAGER – LONDON HQ This role will be based within our finance function and will lead the day-to-day operations of our shared services of accounts payable and accounts receivable across the group. Reporting to the VP of Finance, the Group Finance Shared Services Manager will be responsible for overseeing all transactional finance activities, ensuring compliance with business KPIs and providing the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant financial information. The role will work closely with others to drive efficiency, standardisation, and continuous improvement across processes, while maintaining strong governance and adherence to local regulatory requirements. This role is based at our London Bridge office 5 days per week. THE STAGE IS SET The stage is set for something different. We don’t run conventional hotels; we build places with character and intent. What began as a small UK aparthotel portfolio has grown into a European collection recognised for design and atmosphere - and we’re now entering a new chapter. As we redefine the brand and evolve our identity, we’re focused on creating spaces that feel compelling, contemporary, and truly distinctive. Locke leads with bold expression; Cove by Locke refines that same spirit into a quieter, more streamlined approach. Guests come to rest, work, or escape. Comfort is a given - great beds, hot showers, genuine service. But we aim to create moments that feel memorable and a little unexpected, bringing back the sense of mood hospitality often lost. This is our backdrop. We’re on an exciting journey step on stage and play your part. THE WORK IN YOUR HANDS Lead the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams (4 direct reports and c. 15 indirect reports) to deliver UK and European transactional processes, ensuring compliance with KPIs, local legislation and best practice. For Accounts Payable ensures accurate, timely processing of invoices and payments while maintaining strong controls, effective vendor relationships, and compliance with financial policies. For Accounts Receivable ensures accurate and timely billing of guests and partners, efficient collection of payments, proactive credit control, and clear reconciliation of revenue across all properties and channels. Oversee an appropriate control environment ensuring business processes are clearly defined and documented. Ensure the successful operation of key systems including ERP, PMS, POS and expense platform to support shared services processes. Enable the continuous improvement of the teams processes to deliver significant transactional process efficiency and automation. Deliver adhoc and month end tasks such as approvals, reconciliations, journal signoffs and oversight of period-end close. This includes oversight of bad debt provisions and recurring accruals. Provide guidance and coaching to the team to enable business success. Lead the team through change. Provide Shared Service representation and insight for business wide projects and lead the execution of new business and regulatory requirements, e.g. European e-invoicing or integrating new software with Locke’s Finance system (Netsuite). Be the point of contact and escalation for key internal and external stakeholders. THE FIRE YOU CARRY Experience of leading day-to-day transactional finance procedures and management. Be curious to solve problems and stop them recurring Be data led in problem solving Strong business acumen and problem-solving ability. Autonomous and adaptable, ability to organise and prioritise multiple tasks and deadlines. Excellent attention to detail and an organised logical approach is essential. Ability to build strong relationships with other functions in the business to enable the successful delivery of business processes. YOUR PROVEN TRACK Strong financial understanding. Preferred qualified accountant - ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent) MS Office literate, with advanced excel skills. Good examples of problem-solving including working with systems to deliver improvements. Excellent written and verbal communication. Proven success managing external stakeholder relationships. WHAT WE LOOK FOR We’re here to rethink what a modern lifestyle hotel can be. That takes pace, creativity, and people who enjoy working with purpose. If you’re comfortable with change, motivated by ideas, and focused on crafting meaningful guest experiences, you’ll do well here. We value individuals who can hold a vision, appreciate atmosphere, and want their work to have impact. Skills can be taught. Mindset can’t. There’s no single template for success here - just the right approach and willingness to grow.

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