Accounts Assistant

Melia White House; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in London seeks an Accounts Assistant to support Accounts Receivable and Income Audit functions. You'll manage credit applications, monitor balances, and assist with debt collection. The ideal candidate has finance experience, is detail-oriented, and is familiar with Opera PMS and SAP. This role offers opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic team.

Benefits

28 days’ holiday including 8 public holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Refer a friend bonus: £500

Discounted dental and health cover

Personal Development programs

High street discounts

Meals on duty

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Receivable, Income Audit, or a similar hotel finance role.
• Familiarity with Opera PMS and SAP.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage new credit applications, ensuring compliance.
• Monitor and control open balances in Opera PMS.
• Assist the Corporate Credit Department in debt collection.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Income Audit

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Experience in a similar hotel finance role

Tools

Opera PMS

SAP

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At Meliá Hotels International, we are committed to creating unforgettable guest experiences while empowering our people to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment. Join the team at Meliá White House, one of London’s flagship properties, where excellence meets opportunity.

“The world is yours with Meliá”

At Meliá Hotels International, we are committed to creating unforgettable guest experiences while empowering our people to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment. Join the team at Meliá White House, one of London’s flagship properties, where excellence meets opportunity.

About the Role

We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to support both Accounts Receivable and Income Audit functions for Meliá White House. This is a dual role, providing financial oversight and control in coordination with our UK Cluster Business Controllers, Senior Credit Controller, and Corporate Credit team. You'll play a key role in reducing outstanding debt, improving cash flow, and supporting compliance across the hotel finance function.

Key Responsibilities

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  Process and manage new credit applications, ensuring compliance with internal policies.

  
  


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  Monitor and control open balances in Opera PMS.

  
  


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  Lead and coordinate weekly PM (pending matters) meetings.

  
  


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  Review daily City Ledger settlements to ensure accurate folio closures.

  
  


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  Respond promptly to all Accounts Receivable (AR) queries.

  
  


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  Clear and reconcile relevant nominal accounts in SAP.

  
  


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  Manage and review credit limits across accounts.

  
  


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  Assist the Corporate Credit Department in debt collection and resolving account issues.

  
  


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  Review and comment on the monthly credit management report.

  
  


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  Support Business Controllers with queries from the shared services team.

  
  


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  Support Income Audit functions, including payment reconciliation and invoice documentation.

  
  

What We’re Looking For

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  Previous experience in Accounts Receivable, Income Audit, or a similar hotel finance role.

  
  


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  Familiarity with Opera PMS and SAP.

  
  


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  Strong organisational and communication skills.

  
  


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  Ability to work cross-functionally with hotel teams and central finance departments.

  
  


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  Proactive attitude and attention to detail.

  
  


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  A team player with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

(I
understand that this is not an exhaustive description of my duties & this
document is constantly changing & being updated)

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Holidays: 28 days’ holiday including 8 public holidays

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Contributory
pension scheme

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Refer a
friend bonus: £500 (subject to
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Discounted
dental and health cover with HSF

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Great
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Development: programs designed to
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High
street discounts: with Perks at Work

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Meals on
duty, Payday Parties and Laundry

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