We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join our successful Accounts team in an exciting business. As an Assistant Accountant, you will be responsible for performing accounting activities associated with the production of financial information and required reporting within the UK Operations (Club and Yield) Accounting team. Reporting to our European Accounting Manager, main job duties will include, but are not limited to;

• Performing timely and accurate journal entries – including but not limited to accruals, prepayments, deferrals and intercompany transactions
• Liaising with operational and overseas accounting teams to ensure UK GAAP compliance for our EU Hotel revenues and expenses. 
• Overview, checking and timely issue of European multi-currency invoicing for Hotel/Rentals Operations and payment collection. 
• Creating UK invoices on Oracle AR. 
• Managing Accounting for commissions payable processes for external travel agent ensuring billing is accurate. 
• Working with the Operations Accounting Manager to help identify where we can improve and streamline processes. 

What are we looking for from candidates?  

Hilton Grand Vacations is a leader in the vacation ownership industry, operating with an unwavering commitment to innovation, quality, and continued growth. At the core of our company’s success are our Team Members.

To fulfil this role successfully, you must possess the following minimum qualifications and experience:

• A part qualified Accountant, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or AAT (or part qualified by experience). Consideration will be given to applicants not experienced in Accounting but have strong other relevant experience of in-house systems and processes (eg. Clarity)
• Strong excel skills (ability to work with large volumes of data, performing vlookups & pivot tables)
• Experience using financial accounting software (e.g. Oracle Cloud or similar)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with management and staff across different departments and in multiple EU and Global locations
• Ability to organize workload to meet multiple deadlines/as needed.

Candidates should note that we anticipate this to be hybrid role with at least three days per week working from the office (after initial training/probationary period)

In turn, the successful candidate can expect to benefit from a range of benefits including: 

• Benefits that support Team Member health and financial wellbeing, including eligibility to an Employee Assistance Programme giving employees 24 hour access to unlimited 1-2-1 counselling, wellbeing support and guidance.
• Hotel discounts for Team Members, family and friends.
• An open-minded culture committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Career Progression through online learning and training programmes.
• Encouraging networking with colleagues. 
• Access to discounts and savings across major retailers through our perks at work scheme.