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Hotel Accountant
Role summary
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The Hotel Accountant supports the financial operations of the Accor property in Perth, including month-end reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, accounts payable and receivable, payroll support, financial controls and compliance. Candidates are generally expected to have accounting experience, preferably in a hotel or hospitality environment, with relevant qualifications or equivalent practical experience. Strong knowledge of accounting systems, Microsoft Excel and Australian financial requirements is valuable. The role requires accuracy, confidentiality, organisation and the ability to meet deadlines. Accor will expect a commercially aware team member who can communicate clearly with department managers, investigate variances and provide reliable financial information to support hotel performance. Experience with hotel systems such as Opera, purchasing platforms or financial reporting software may be advantageous.
Can I work in Australia?
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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 Accor
Accor is a major international hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and residences across luxury, premium, midscale and economy segments. Its portfolio includes brands such as Fairmont, Sofitel, Pullman, Mövenpick, Novotel, Mercure, ibis and many others. The company operates in numerous countries and offers accommodation, dining, meetings, wellness and loyalty services through its ALL – Accor Live Limitless platform. Accor places emphasis on guest experience, responsible tourism, inclusion, professional development and internal career mobility. In Australia, its properties range from city hotels to regional resorts and employ people across hotel operations, food and beverage, finance, sales, engineering and guest services. A Hotel Accountant in Perth would typically work closely with the General Manager, department leaders and regional finance teams to maintain sound financial controls and support commercial decision-making.