Cluster Financial Accountant

At Dean Group, we reimagine hospitality with character, not conformity. Founded in Dublin and now growing across Europe and the US, we create hotels shaped by personality, culture, and a heart-led hustle. Each of our hotels, restaurants, bars and gyms tells its own story, brought to life through humble hospitality and genuine human connection. Our people are at the centre of it all. They show up with individuality, warmth and curiosity, shaping who we are and how guests experience our hotels every day. We welcome fresh thinking and imagination, because playing it safe never made anything unforgettable.

We're currently seeking a Cluster Financial Accountant to join the team at Dean Group. If you have experience in finance operations within hospitality, we'd love to hear from you!

Location: Berlin or Munich

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Accruals, prepayments, other accounting postings
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Tax & Company Secretarial related tasks
• Financial Accuracy & Compliance for financial accounting
• Ad hoc finance operations tasks as directed by the Director of Finance

Job Purpose

The Financial Accountant is responsible for accurate and timely financial accounting for the German hotels, through supporting the Director of Finance and Assistant Director of Finance by taking ownership of key areas of accounting. This role helps to ensure adherence to accounting standards and internal finance policies.

Accruals, Prepayments, Other Accounting Postings

• Post required journals for accruals, prepayments, and other accounting areas
• Review historic postings to assess accuracy and amend accruals basis as necessary
• Follow the accounting timetable ensuring deadlines are met

Balance Sheet Reconciliations

• Perform and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations for accounting areas as assigned
• Identify root causes of discrepancies and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to resolve
• Communicate and collaborate with finance team members to improve processes

Tax & Company Secretarial

• Prepare and submit periodic VAT returns for all companies as required and directed
• Assist with ad-hoc local tax workstreams as required
• Maintain appropriate records and audit trail as required

Financial Accuracy & Compliance

• Maintain a strong control environment to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Ensure financial records are prepared in accordance with local GAAP and group policies
• Identify risks, discrepancies, or process gaps and recommend solutions to strengthen controls

Ad hoc finance operations tasks

• Work closely with the Director of Finance and other finance team members as required
• Help build a strong sense of teamwork and customer service in the finance team
• Perform ad hoc accounting tasks as required

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Experience in finance operations within hospitality/hotels is essential
• Proven ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Collaborative team player with strong communication skills
• Strong organisational skills

Benefits

• Global discounted staff room rates across the group
• 50% off Food and 25% Beverage across the group
• Increased Annual Leave with Service
• Friends and Family discount
• Gym Membership Discounts*
• Continual training and development
• Career progression within the Group
• Gratuities*
• Meals on shift*
• Refer a friend scheme
• Wellness at work events and access to wellness platform
• Employment Assistance Programme
• Group discounts for cinema tickets, shopping deals etc
• Team appreciation days
• Service recognition
• Regular fun-filled activities and gatherings for all teams across the group
• Applicable to certain positions