Finance Assistant

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established entity within the Hotel industry looking for a permanent Finance Assistant to join their business. This medium-sized organisation prides itself on providing top-tier services to its clientele while maintaining a nurturing environment for its employees.

Job Description

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for:

• Informing the senior leadership team of any Operational, Legal or Financial aspects and changes of system, policy and procedure prior to implementation.
• Ensures the accuracy of reports and financial account.
• Ensures all assets are accounted for & managed within the policies of the company & the owners.
• Maintains all expenses within the budgeted expenditure, reporting on any major variances that may occur with full explanations.
• Plans & manages implementation of departmental training.
• Liaise with the Revenue Manager & Sales team to determine the yield strategy of the hotel.
• Identifying ways to manage accounts more effectively and efficiently.
• Monitors the correct billing of revenues, cash control, float balances and credit balances of guest in house.
• Implement and maintain accounting control procedures as required by the company.
• Manages and maintain the operational procedure and systems for the accounting office, purchasing, goods receiving area, stores, F&B cost control, payroll.
• Submits accurate reports within the agreed timescale ie: Daily and weekly reports, weekly controller report to Management Company, Rolling forecast, monthly P & L accounts, audited year end accounts, annual budget pack, internal audit commentary reply.
• Manages and ensures accurate control systems are in place for Sales Ledger, Inventories, Cashiers & other floats, bank deposits, reconciliations and movement of funds, outgoing & incoming cheques, payroll, foreign currency exchange, cashier overages/shortages

The Successful Applicant

A successful Finance Assistant should have:

• Experience within a finance or accounts position within the Hotel industry is necessary.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in Excel
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Clear and articulate communication skills
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
• The desire to take on responsibility

• A competitive salary range of approximately £34,000 - £39,000
• Hybrid working pattern (80/20)
• Free on-site parking
• Company discounts
• A supportive and respectful company culture
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

If you are a motivated and skilled Finance Assistant, keen to make a significant impact within the Hotel industry, we encourage you to apply today.