Assistant Financial ControllerWith access to the Dalata Academy, you''ll have the opportunity to enhance your skills through comprehensive training courses designed to support your growth.This position provides an excellent chance to collaborate with experienced team members in a nurturing environment. As a leader, you will inspire your team to create memorable guest experiences, drive performance, and foster a strong culture of teamwork. If you are passionate about hospitality and eager to advance your career, we invite you to seek a career at Dalata Hotel Group!As the Assistant Financial Controller, you will help ensure the efficient operation of the hotels finance function across both Clayton Belfast and Maldron Hotel Belfast City. Reporting to the Financial Controller, General Manager, and other departments to achieve business objectives.BenefitsFree employee meals on duty50% Off FandB in all properties€/£60 employee rate on rooms for all Dalata owned hotels30% off the Friends and Family rateExtra AL day for every year worked (5 days to a maximum of 5 days)Employee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to Work Scheme/Transport SchemesSAYE (Save As You Earn Scheme)Pension access (Ask your HR Manager for local pension information)Development Opportunities through our Dalata Academy to support your career journeyYour Responsibilities:Commercial FocusReviewing costs and implementing processes where savings can be made.Work closely with other hotel departments to ensure understanding of KPIs.Review margins and highlight where improvements can be made.Preparation and review weekly revenue and payroll forecastsA prominent and leading involvement in the month-end process.Champion weekly/daily meetings and interactions with Heads of Department.People FocusSupport and become a key advisor to both the Financial Controller and the General Manager.Assist in writing and implementing training plans and courses for non-financial managers within the hotel.In conjunction with the Financial Controller, help to gain a better understanding of financial issues.Ensure they are approachable and build relationships with the other Heads of Department and staff within the hotel.Controls and ComplianceEnsuring all financial controls and procedures across the hotel are robust, sustainable, maintained and updated.Internal Audit Reports and agree corrective actions.Champion the use of technology and more effective and efficient ways of doing business.Month EndPrepare the month-end lead schedule.Reconcile balance sheet control accounts, including accruals and prepayments.Income Audit management to ensure accuracy, consistency and completeness.Engage with the Shared Service Centre and utilise technology to its best purpose.Manage the collection of debts on a timely basis.Requirements :We are looking for an ambitious, confident, and professional individual with strong communication, organisational and analytical skills.The ideal candidate will demonstrate accounting experience, preferably in a hospitality, food and beverage environment or within the retail sector.The ideal candidate will be a qualified or part-qualified accountant. (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or other equivalent qualification)Strong Internal Control Awareness and knowledge of accounting principles and procedures

About UsDalata Hotel Group

We bring

the heart of hospitality

to every hotel we own and operate. We see our growth and expansion plans as a way of spreading our unique way of caring for our guests further around the world, bringing better experiences to more people. Currently, the Dalata difference can be felt at each of our hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany and the Netherlands, and well keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe.Helping our people to grow and develop their careers is vitally important to us and is one of our highest priorities. We have many exciting and unique internal development programmes, each crafted to make sure our employees get the learning they need to be able to take the next step in their careers.Dalata Hotel Group Plc is an Inclusive Employer. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply to be part of our team. However, we understand everyone''s needs are different; therefore, if you require any accommodations with this application process, please highlight your needs when you are completing your application process.Applications for this role will close 22nd July 2025Were dedicated to providing an experience that meets all your needs. Located in the heart of Belfast city centre, our hotel offers easy access to major attractions like Titanic Belfast and Colin Glen, perfect for unwinding after a busy day. With a variety of food, culture, and entertainment options nearby, youll find plenty to enjoy during your downtime. Plus, with Metro buses at City Hall just a few minutes walk away, you''ll have convenient connections to travel across the city for meetings, events, or professional networking.

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