Accounts Assistant

Atlas Hotels; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Leicester is seeking an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to support the finance team. You will ensure accurate processing of transactions and maintain strong relationships with teams and suppliers. The ideal candidate has experience in finance and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers various employee benefits, making it a great opportunity for career advancement.

Benefits

Employee discounts at hotels

Health Plan

Employee referral programme

Opportunity to buy additional holiday days

Qualifications

• Experience working within fast-paced finance or accounting team.
• Strong knowledge of transactional finance processes.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices promptly and accurately.
• Support monthly purchase ledger payment runs and reconciliations.
• Maintain cash books receipts and payments.
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations.
• Act as a point of contact for hotel managers and staff.

Skills

Accounting Software

Time Management

Accounts Administration

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Reconciliation

Administrative Skill

Leadership skills

Communication

Analysis Skills

Team Player Spirit

Education

Part qualified in AAT, CIMA, or ACCA

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

Salary: 26000

Hours: 37.5

Location: Leicester Office / Work From Home two days per week

Atlas have an exciting opportunity and we want you to hear all about it! Due to growth within our Finance team we are looking for an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant. Based at our Leicester Office in Meridian Business Park we are keen to support a passionate person in the next stage of their career.

Benefits

• Hotel rooms across our 59 hotels (Holiday Inn Express Hampton by Hilton and Holiday Inn) at only 25 per night with 50% off food and drink
• Worldwide substantial employee discount at 6600 IHG Hotels across the globe
• Atlas Friends & Family Discount offering up to a 45% discount for Friends & Family of Atlas employees
• Monthly cash rewards through our reward and recognition platform
• HSF Health Plan free for every employee giving you money off dental / optical appointments and other health costs for you and your family
• Access to HSF Perkbox which provides deals and discounts from the biggest brands
• Online GP service access to free counselling and wellness support with a 24 hour helpline
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme through The Peoples Pension
• Employee referral programme paying out 250 for every great person you refer to us that passes their probation
• Employee of the Quarter programme and a prestigious annual awards ceremony
• Opportunity to buy additional holiday days

What will you be doing at Atlas

As an Accounts Assistant at Atlas Hotels you will play a key role in supporting the finance function by ensuring accurate and timely processing of transactions reconciliations and reporting. You will work closely with hotel teams suppliers and the wider finance team to maintain high standards of financial accuracy and control whilst providing excellent service and support to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices promptly and accurately.
• Support the completion of monthly purchase ledger payment runs, supplier statement reconciliations and aged creditor reconciliations.
• Main point of contact for queries from an allocation of vendors.
• Maintain cash books receipts and payments ensuring accurate records are kept.
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations.
• Act as a point of contact for hotel managers and staff answering queries and resolving requests efficiently.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide support to the Senior Finance Manager Accounts Payable Manager & Senior Accounts Assistants.
• Cover for colleagues during holidays and absences to ensure continuity of service.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of finance processes and systems.
• Be accountable for your own development.

What skills / Qualifications can you show us

Were looking for candidates who can demonstrate Atlas core values :

• Be Guest Focused – Ensure accurate and timely financial processes that support excellent service in our hotels.
• Work Together – Build strong relationships across the finance team hotel teams and suppliers to resolve queries and deliver seamless support.
• Own It – Take accountability for your work meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy in all tasks.
• Data Driven – Use reconciliations reports and financial insights to support decision-making and identify areas for improvement.

Other essential skills and qualities

• Experience working within fast-paced finance or accounting team.
• Strong knowledge of transactional finance processes (invoices reconciliations payments).
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Methodical, organised and able to prioritise workload effectively.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Computer literate and confident using accounting software (Business Central Microsoft Dynamics or similar).
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• A professional approach with the ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity.
• Qualified by experience or part qualified in AAT CIMA or ACCA (preferred but not essential).

So why not Click now to become our Accounts Assistant and enter into a World of Opportunity!

Key Skills

Accounting Software,Time Management,Accounts Administration,Accounts Receivable,Accounts Reconciliation,Administrative Skill,Leadership skills,Accounting & Finance,Accounts Management,Communication,Analysis Skills,Relationship Management,Team Player Spirit,Budgeting Skills,Accounts Payable

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Required Experience: Manager