Corporate Finance & Accounting Manager

Aethos Hotels group; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality group is seeking a Corporate Finance & Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations across multiple entities in the UK and Europe. Responsibilities include managing accounting processes, ensuring compliance, and developing financial reports. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Accounting or Finance and over 5 years of experience in a similar role. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel are required. This position offers opportunities for process improvement and leadership collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant accounting or finance experience, ideally within a multi-entity or group environment.
• Experience working with outsourced accounting firms or shared services teams.
• Ability to manage multiple entities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bookkeeping, financial records, and statutory accounting for multiple entities.
• Develop standardised accounting policies and implement process improvements.
• Manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and general finance operations.
• Prepare timely monthly management accounts and financial dashboards.
• Ensure timely completion of audits and annual general meetings.

Skills

Advanced Excel proficiency

Strong technical accounting knowledge

Excellent organisational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

ACCA/CPA/CIMA preferred

Tools

ERP or accounting software experience

Job description

Role Overview The Corporate Finance & Accounting Manager will oversee the financial operations and accounting processes of five Aethos entities (CH, IT, ES, PT, DE, UK), ensuring timely, accurate, and standardised reporting. This will also include setup of new entities, bank accounts, payroll and other key items. The role will work closely with third‑party mandated accounting firms, internal stakeholders, and the leadership team to maintain high‑quality financial systems, streamline processes, and support decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Multi‑Entity Accounting Oversight: Oversee bookkeeping, financial records, and statutory accounting for the local Aethos corporate legal entities; coordinate with third‑party accounting firms to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of reports; review monthly financial statements, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Standardisation & Process Improvement: Develop and enforce standardised accounting policies, processes, and reporting formats across all entities; identify operational gaps and implement process improvements for efficiency and accuracy; develop and maintain a strong internal control framework of governance and control.
• Financial Operations Management: Accounts Payable (AP) – oversee and undertake invoice processing, supplier onboarding, approval workflows, and payment cycles; Accounts Receivable (AR) – manage customer/hotel billing, including creating and issuing invoices for all relevant entities; track receivables, reconcile client accounts, and follow up on outstanding payments; maintain accurate revenue recognition practices; General Finance Operations – manage payroll processes, ensuring accurate monthly payroll and compliance with local regulations; ensure all accruals are correctly accounted for; oversee treasury and cash flow management & forecasting, including payment scheduling and bank relationships; Financing & Fundraising – prepare/manage all intercompany loans and maintain a clear overview of all loans; support when necessary fundraising initiatives for Aethos.
• Reporting & Analysis: Prepare timely monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and consolidated summaries for leadership; support budgeting and forecasting cycles; rolling 12-month liquidity planning for all entities; maintain accurate and up-to-date financial dashboards or reporting tools.
• Audit: Manage and oversee statutory financial accounting; manage and oversee the audit processes for the applicable corporate entities; ensure timely completion of audits and annual general meetings, including necessary minutes, ESOP, disclosures and any other required disclosures & documents.
• Supplier & Contract Oversight: Maintain records of supplier contracts, ensuring proper financial documentation and alignment with accounting processes; support contract negotiation where required.
• Other: Support on necessary ad-hoc items relating to Aethos.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; ACCA/CPA/CIMA preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting or finance experience, ideally within a multi‑entity or group environment.
• Experience working with outsourced accounting firms or shared services teams.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial controls.
• Advanced Excel proficiency; ERP or accounting software experience preferred.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple entities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.

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