Accounts Assistant

Meliá Hotels International SA; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in London seeks an Accounts Assistant to support the Finance team by managing financial operations and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Finance or related field and at least one year of hotel finance experience. Competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth are offered.

Benefits

28 days' holiday including 8 public holidays

Contributory pension scheme

£500 referral bonus after probation

Discounted dental and health cover

Career development programs

Meals on duty

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or related field required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar hotel finance role.

Responsibilities

• Support the Business Partner with monthly closing processes.
• Perform reconciliations of assigned balance sheet accounts.
• Manage daily hotel cash control procedures.
• Handle outsourced F&B invoice reconciliations.
• Assist with internal audits and ensure compliance with internal controls.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving attitude

Education

Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting

Tools

PMS

SAP

Job description

"The world is yours with Meliá"

At Meliá Hotels International, we believe in creating meaningful careers through growth, collaboration, and passion. Join our team at ME London, where bold design meets vibrant culture, and where our people are at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to support our Finance team at ME London Hotel. In this role, you'll ensure the smooth and compliant running of financial operations, including reconciliations, cash control, and month-end assistance-while maintaining the highest internal standards of accuracy and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Business Partner with monthly closing processes
• Perform reconciliations of assigned balance sheet accounts
• Manage daily hotel cash control procedures
• Handle outsourced F&B invoice reconciliations and issue cross-charge invoices
• Assist with internal audits and ensure compliance with internal controls
• Monitor adherence to hotel finance procedures and report discrepancies
• Identify opportunities to improve transactional efficiency
• Maintain full awareness of brand standards and support guest service-related initiatives

What We're Looking For

Education & Experience

• Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar hotel finance role

Skills & Knowledge

• Understanding of accounting principles and financial compliance
• Familiarity with hotel systems (e.g. PMS, SAP)
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational and communication skills
• Fluent in English; other languages are a plus
• Team-oriented with a proactive, problem-solving attitude

Because belonging to the great Meliá family is being VIP

• Holidays: 28 days' holiday including 8 public holidays

• Contributory pension scheme

• Refer a friend bonus:£500 (subject to successfully completed 6 months' probation)

• Discounted dental and health cover with HSF

• Great discounts with Melia Hotels Worldwide: (Friends & families discounts)

• Personal Development:programs designed to support your career right from the start, with unlimited access to online learning platform

• Awards and Recognition Programs: Join a culture of recognition and reward, with loyalty bonuses and referral incentives

• Career growth:fantastic opportunity to progress and access to a network of over 350 hotels across the world (subject to local right to work rules)

• High street discounts:with Perks at Work

• Meals on duty, Payday Parties and Laundry

At Meliá we are all VIP

Great professionals who make everyday life easier and exceptional. From the junior to the most senior, all of them have unique and important qualities that make working at Meliá an opportunity for constant growth and a passport to create your future wherever you want.

Our warmth, proximity and passion for what we do make working at Meliá an unforgettable experience, full of emotional moments and always with the feeling that you belong to a big family where we have people like you, VIP People.

At Meliá Hotels International, we are committed to equal opportunities between women and men in the workplace, with the commitment of management and the principles contained in Human Resources policies. We also prioritize disseminating throughout the entire staff a corporate culture committed to effective equality, and raising awareness about the need to act jointly and globally.

We promote our commitment to equality and diversity, avoiding any kind of discrimination, especially related to reasons of disability, race, religion, gender, or age. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees are essential for our success as a global company.

Additionally, we support the sustainable growth of our industry through a socially responsible team. In this sense, our motto is "Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present". Thanks to al our collaborators, we make it possible.

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