Accounts Assistant

Citadines Holborn-Covent Garden London; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality service provider in London seeks an Accounts Assistant to manage cash banking and reconciliations, ensuring service excellence for guests. Candidates should have at least two years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within the hotel sector, and hold a bookkeeping qualification. This position offers valuable training opportunities and employee benefits, fostering a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Travel allowance

PERKBOX subscription with benefits

Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony

Staff incentives

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in a similar bookkeeping role, ideally within the hotel sector.
• A self-motivating attitude to work autonomously yet have a team orientated mindset.
• Effective communication skills in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for all cash banking and reconciliation in line with policy.
• Reconcile credit card and direct transfer receipts against the property management system.
• Deal with supplier queries and discrepancies.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Communication skills

Numerical skills

IT skills

Education

Bookkeeping qualification such as AAT

Tools

Property Management System RMS

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Citadines Holborn Covent Garden is looking for a qualified and motivated team playerwith a passion for supporting service excellence to join our team asAccounts Assistant.

You will report to the Residence Manager supporting towardsproviding our guests with unique experiencesand offerings to Live, Work and Play in infinite ways. Designed for the love of cities, Citadines offer travellers the comfort of a serviced residence and the flexibility of a hotel.

As aAccountsAssistant you will:

• Be responsible for all cash banking and reconciliation of this banking in line with policy and procedures
• Reconcile credit card and direct transfer receipts against the property management system daily
• Be responsible for reconciling all OTA invoices Monthly and submitting for payment
• Reconcile and submit all agent commissions from ONIX and submitting for payment
• Receive and process purchase invoices, matching to PO’s where necessary
• Processe commission invoices from travel agents
• Deal with supplier queries and discrepancies
• Liaise with heads of department and other staff to ensure PO’s are raised where needed
• Assist with the timely and effective collection of debts

The successfulAccounts Assistanthas:

• At least two years’ experience in a similar bookkeeping role, ideally within
  the hotel sector
• Completed or studying for a bookkeeping qualification such as AAT or
  other equivalent qualification
• A self-motivating attitude to work autonomously yet have a team orientated mindset
• Effective communication skills in written and spoken English
• Proficient level of numerical, administrative and IT Skills
• Experience with the Property Management SystemRMSis advantageous

In return, we offer:

• Genuine career opportunities within our business
• Valuable on the job training, along with access to our digital online learning platform and numerous other learning and development opportunities
• A travel allowance for every day you work to contribute to your commuting cost
• A PERKBOX subscription with benefits, retail discounts and savings available from your first day
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend bonus
• Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony and company team parties
• Once you pass your probation, a special staff rate when staying in our European properties
• Staff incentives when you and your team perform
• (If relocating) 30 days of relocation accommodation within one of our properties, whilst you find permanent lodging

About Us

Citadines is a brand of The Ascott Limited.

At The Ascott Limited, we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds to create a supportive and thriving workplace where everyone can contribute their unique perspectives.

A trusted hospitality company, Ascott’s presence extends across Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA. Its diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences,colivingproperties,hotelsand independent senior living apartments. Ascott's award-winning hospitality brands includeAscott,Citadines,lyf,Oakwood,Somerset,The Crest Collection,The Unlimited Collection,Fox,Harris,POP!,Preference,Quest,VertuandYello. Through Ascott Star Rewards (ASR), Ascott’s loyalty programme, members enjoy exclusive privileges and offers at participating properties.

Trading as: Citadines by The Ascott Limited