Accounts Assistant

Andrew Brownsword Hotels; Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hotel group as an Accounts Assistant, where you will ensure the smooth operation of finance functions across our hotels. This maternity cover role offers a chance to shine in a vibrant team culture, emphasizing teamwork and care, while you manage financial records, processes, and contribute to our award-winning service.

Benefits

Competitive pay plus service charge and tips

Retail and hospitality perks via Perkbox

25% discount on food & beverage across our hotels

Confidential employee support helpline

Free meals during shifts

Opportunities for learning, development, and promotions

Milestone awards with gifts and recognitions

Qualifications

• Strong numerical skills with keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency with digital systems and IT.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook and good Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing, reconciling, and paying invoices.
• Maintaining and updating all financial records.
• Reconciling bank accounts for the hotels.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Digital accounting systems

Job description

An opportunity to join our family where work is a pleasure.

Location: The Bath Priory (part of the Brownsword family of hotels) is located in Bath, just a short walk from the city centre, with a bus stop right outside. The hotel is a stunning Georgian house with 33 bedrooms built from honey-coloured Bath stone, surrounded by four acres of award-winning gardens. We are proud to have received 5-star awards for over ten years and are seeking vibrant personalities to join our team.

Service Charge: We pay our team a monthly service charge, which is pooled and 100% shared among all staff. This can amount to approximately £160 per month (around £2000 annually) for full-time employees.

Interested? Send us a WhatsApp message with FAMILYFIRST to [phone] to learn more, chat, and apply, or apply through our standard process—whichever suits you best!

Join us as an Accounts Assistant (maternity cover for 13 months starting August 2025) and let your passion and personality shine.

Our culture emphasizes thoughtfulness and teamwork, and we encourage everyone to demonstrate care towards each other.

This role reports to and works closely with the Regional Financial Controller, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the finance functions across our hotels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing, reconciling, and paying invoices using our digital purchasing and accounting systems
• Updating financial information in Great Plains (our accounting system)
• Implementing accounting controls and procedures at the hotel
• Maintaining and updating all financial records
• Reconciling bank accounts for the hotels
• Updating ledgers and chasing outstanding payments
• Reviewing accounts to ensure credit limits are not exceeded
• Posting bills to the correct accounts

Requirements:

• Strong numerical skills with keen attention to detail
• Proficiency with digital systems and IT
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook and good Excel skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good administrative and communication skills

Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive pay plus service charge and tips
• Retail and hospitality perks via Perkbox
• 25% discount on food & beverage across our hotels and staff rates from £25 B&B
• Confidential employee support helpline
• Free meals during shifts
• Opportunities for learning, development, and internal promotion
• Milestone awards with gifts and recognitions

About our Hotels

We unite a collection of unique hotels, each with its own personality, committed to quality and inclusivity. From Gidleigh Park in Devon to Amberley Castle and Abode Manchester, our hotels offer memorable experiences. Learn more at www.brownswordhotels.co.uk.

If you enjoy learning and sharing wisdom, get in touch!

Send us a WhatsApp message with FAMILYFIRST to [phone] to find out more, chat, and apply, or use our standard application process.

• Highly competitive salary and flexible benefits