Cluster General Accountant

Job description

**Who We Are:** Extraordinary places, passionate people, and shared learning experiences: this is Aethos. We believe that traveling and hospitality should leave a lasting positive impact on the mind, body, and soul. That's the reason why we choose our locations very carefully and work together with people who want to be part of a community instead of just ” having a job”. Everyone who works at Aethos can make a personal impact on the community and company - great ideas can come from anywhere. We are a young and dynamic hospitality company that understands the value of time with friends and loved ones. We make a conscious choice towards sustainability and well-being, and the luxury of time and space. We stand for freedom from the stresses and anxieties of modern life. We want to be the first choice for anyone who seeks respite and refuge from the boring, the stressful, and the unsustainable. That‘s why we define hospitality differently: while all of our decisions should be made with the community and needs of our guests in mind, we always thrive to create a community that we want to be part of and that improves the world around us. We invite you to be part of our story. **Overview:** We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented General Accountant to join our Finance & Administration team. In this role, you will support the daily accounting operations across our cluster of Italian properties, contributing to the accurate and timely management of financial data. ### The Essence of the Role: - General Accounting: Record and reconcile daily transactions, including bank transfers, cash receipts, and accruals. Maintain accurate and organised records of all financial transactions, ensuring proper documentation for audits and reporting - Accounts Payable & Receivable: Manage supplier invoices, payments, and customer billing cycles. Process accounts payable invoices ensuring accurate coding, documentation, and timely payments in compliance with company policies. Collaborate with departments, vendors, and suppliers to resolve payment-related inquiries; oversee cost control, purchase order validation, and property inventories - Registers & Documentation: Maintain accurate VAT registers, general ledgers, and fixed asset records. Manage information systems and keep spreadsheets and databases up to date - Reconciliation: Perform regular reconciliations between bank statements and the general ledger; produce monthly accounting reconciliations and support the monthly closing process - Support for Closings: Assist in the preparation of monthly and yearly closings, including adjustments and checks - Tax & Compliance Support: Ensure compliance with Italian tax regulations and reporting requirements (VAT, LIPE, INTRASTAT). Support the preparation of documents for audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards and company procedures ### Your qualifications to join the adventure: - Essential: - 1–2 years of experience in a similar accounting role, preferably in the hospitality industry - Strong knowledge of general accounting principles, VAT, and Italian fiscal regulations - Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience with financial software and reporting tools - Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial records and reports - Effective communication skills to collaborate with hotel departments and external stakeholders - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines, both independently and within a team - Strong analytical skills: ability to analyse financial data, identify trends, and provide insights - Ability to identify and resolve financial discrepancies - Preferred: - Familiarity with ERP or accounting platforms (SAP, Zucchetti, or equivalent) - Experience with hotel management software (Opera, Mews, or similar PMS) - Previous experience in a multi-property or cluster finance structure - Italian language skills (useful for supplier and fiscal correspondence) - Fluent in English — our working language and the language of our international team and guests - Passion for the hospitality and lifestyle industry ### What We Offer: A dynamic, collaborative finance team within a growing hospitality group Exposure to a multi-property cluster finance structure across Aethos Italian properties Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organisation Hybrid work