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Malmaison

Assistant Capital Accountant

On site

London, United kingdom

£ 5 /month

Full Time

21-11-2025

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Skills

Communication SAP Training Project Management Accounting

Job Specifications

Role: Assistant Capital Accountant Location: Flexible on location with occasional travel to London Head Office Salary: Competitive plus Benefits and Training An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the finance team as an Assistant Capital Accountant. In this role, you will be Working closely with the Capital Accountant, Finance Manager and project management teams of the Malmaison and Hotel du Vin group to assist with the day to day running of the capital accounts function and ensure the smooth running of the capital accounting process.

What you’ll be doing as an Assistant Capital Accountant:

Set up WBS code projects on SAP once CAPEX budget approved and paperwork signed off
Raise Purchase Orders for MHDV CAPEX projects
Process CAPEX Invoices and ensuring on time payment to vendors, including ensuring CAPEX vendor set up with the SAP vendor team
Communicate with the Maintenance and Hotel Development team based around the country to ensure smooth running of project spend
Liaise as required with SAP Approval team on Capital spend (actual and budget) approval, budget reallocation when needed and budget closure/ roll forward at year end
Submit required CAPEX related reports e.g. committed spends as required
Assist with month end reporting e.g. AUC reports and review of AUC balance to be expensed in a timely manner
Ensure completed projects are followed up right up to capitalisation stage in the books in a timely manner
Ensure Tech fees are booked to capitalised projects in a timely manner and future tech fees are reviewed at least quarterly against projects in the pipeline so they do not exceed capitalised amount
Assist with internal and external queries including periodic internal audit reviews, SAP approval level reviews, external audit etc
Ensure compliance with Group policies and procedures at all times
Support the Capital Accountant as required including for holiday cover
Other ad-hoc duties including liaising with consultants for capital allowance projects, National Statistics for CAPEX, CAPEX related initiatives etc

What we're looking for:

Proven experience in a similar finance or capital accounting role
Previous experience of SAP is desirable
Experience of working in the hotel or hospitality industry would be advantageous
Proven capability to communicate Financial Information to various stakeholders, especially with non-financial background
An eye for detail and the ability to identify errors and offer workable solutions
Strong systems skills with a mindset of continuous improvement
Personable, positive, dynamic professional who works flexibly and collaboratively to achieve deadlines, with “a can get job” done attitude
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
A disciplined approach to production and documentation of work
Strong team player who can demonstrate an ability to take ownership of work streams, work independently of senior management oversight and coordinate multiple stakeholders

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Benefits

About You

In Addition To Competitive Rates Of Pay We Offer

Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality with rooms available from £65 per night.
Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate.
35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros
Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes that support you in developing your career
High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops, experiences, holidays and much much more
Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes
Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from £5 per month
Referral schemes that pay up to £1500 (just for getting your mates jobs!)
We have a Wellness & National Campaign Days Calendar which promotes and encourages activities like – Pay Day Lunches/Treats, National Popcorn Day, Mental Health Awareness week and more
We work with Wagestream giving instant access to your pay as it’s earnt. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real time, stream up to 50% of the money you’re already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save direct from your salary
We also offer complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rd and 5th anniversary with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
We are a proud sponsor of The Brain Charity, helping people with all forms of neurological conditions to lead longer, healthier, happier lives.
Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you and your family

Our Sustainability Goals

100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy with most of it coming from Wind Farms around the UK
We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels. This target is achieved by everyone I the hotel focusing on the waste we produce
We have moved to a chemical free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas and an enzyme based eco-friendly system for our kitchens.
Volunteer to work for sustai

About the Company

Malmaison, the iconic boutique hotel brand, in 17 cities across the UK. The spirit of Mal life is within our super stylish private dining and meeting rooms. High-octane bars with cocktails and bubbly so dangerously tempting for a school night. Divine dining in the Mal Bar & Grill where fresh ingredients meet fresh thinking, as our expert chefs serve up iconic dishes with a Mal twist. Great beds for sleepy heads, power showers, flatscreen TV, serious wines and naughty nibbles. For all press enquiries, please contact: pressof... Know more