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Hotel Accountant
Role summary
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The Hotel Accountant supports the financial operation of Pullman East Melbourne by managing daily accounting activities, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, income audits, payroll support, month-end reporting and financial controls. Candidates should have accounting experience, preferably in a hotel or hospitality environment, with strong knowledge of Australian financial practices and accounting software. Relevant qualifications in accounting or finance are advantageous. The role requires accuracy, confidentiality, organisation and the ability to meet deadlines. The successful candidate is expected to work collaboratively with hotel departments, identify discrepancies, prepare reliable reports and support management with clear financial information. Strong Excel skills, attention to detail and professional communication are important.
Can I work in Australia?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Only Core Skills list jobs (chef, cook, hotel manager) can be sponsored, at AUD 79,423 a year or more; waiters and room attendants are not on the list.
Watch for: The Far North Queensland (Cairns) regional agreement lists waiter, bar and housekeeping supervisors and night auditors, with a pay floor 10% lower.
Official source: Federal Register of Legislation: Core Skills Occupation List for the Skills in Demand visa (Migration (Specification of Occupations, Subclass 482 Visa) Instrument 2024, LIN 24/089, compilation of 7 November 2025). Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Australia
Usual for Australia, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Island resorts rent staff a room in a staff village at low cost; city hotels vary |
|---|---|
| Meals | Island resorts: staff dining at low set prices or 20% off; city hotels vary |
| Flights | Varies by employer |
| Service charge | None; tipping is not expected; casuals get 25% extra and weekends earn penalty rates (by law) |
| Contract | Permanent, part-time or casual; probation of up to 6 months is common; sponsored visa up to 4 years |
| Leave | Full-time and part-time: 4 weeks' leave, 10 paid sick days, paid public holidays (by law); casuals none |
| Income tax | Residents: 0% to AUD 18,200, 15% to 45,000, 30% to 135,000, 37% to 190,000, then 45%; plus 2% Medicare levy |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Pullman Pullman East Melbourne
Pullman is Accor’s premium, internationally recognised hotel brand, created for travellers who combine business, creativity and lifestyle. Pullman properties typically offer contemporary accommodation, restaurants and bars, meeting facilities, wellness services and digitally connected guest experiences. The brand encourages a modern, energetic working environment where employees are expected to be commercially aware, collaborative and attentive to detail. Pullman East Melbourne forms part of Accor’s growing Australian hotel network and serves leisure guests, corporate travellers and event customers. Accor is one of the world’s largest hospitality groups, operating thousands of hotels and resorts across numerous brands and countries. Employees may benefit from structured training, career mobility, staff accommodation or travel-related discounts, and access to Accor’s international professional network, depending on local employment conditions.