Finance Assistant

We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our Accounting & Finance department within the Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry, based in Harrow. The role involves ensuring accurate and timely financial recording and reporting.

Client Details

Our client is a sizeable organisation within the Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry. They operate numerous hotels across the UK, providing guests with exceptional service and experiences. They are known for their commitment to excellence and for their well-established presence in the industry.

Description

**PLEASE NOTE** - This is an office based role and you will need to be able to work in Harrow 5 days per week.

• Oversee all financial accounting processes for the hotel, ensuring accurate, timely, and comprehensive financial reporting
• Manage and process all financial transactions, including revenue recognition, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and month-end close procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports
• Maintain and update financial records
• Support the department with administrative tasks
• Work closely with other departments to ensure financial accuracy
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets
• Support in conducting financial audits
• Provide assistance in financial forecasting activities
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards

Profile

A successful Finance Assistant should have:

• Proven experience as a remote finance assistant lead in a hotel environment.
• Must have experience within self-accounting and financial reporting.
• In-depth knowledge of hotel operations, including a strong understanding of food and beverage operations, supply chain management and cost control.
• Significant experience with payroll control and labour cost management, with a focus on operational efficiency.
• Expertise in supplier negotiations and managing vendor relationships.
• Proficiency in OPERA PMS and SAGE, accounting systems, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and maintain self-discipline in a remote working environment.
• Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining the highest level of accuracy in financial reporting.
• Ability to influence effectively across all departments within a hotel but also at peer to peer and key stakeholders' level

Desirable Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• CPA or similar professional financial certification is a plus.
• Experience working remotely or in a virtual team environment

Job Offer

• An estimated salary range of £37,000 - £45,000 per annum
• Discretionary bonus of up to 10%
• Benefits including 50% off stays at any of our hotels worldwide
• Generous holiday allowance, offering 20 days plus Bank Holidays
• Travel and fuel expenses covered when travelling from Head Office to Southampton hotel
• Pension scheme

We encourage all candidates who believe they possess the necessary skills and experience to apply for this exciting opportunity within the Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry, based in Harrow.