Accounts Assistant

Himanchestercity; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts across retail, restaurants &

Free onsite gym + online fitness

Global hotel discounts

Meals provided on duty

Career development opportunities

Recognition and incentive schemes

Job summary

Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the finance team with daily processing and accurate record-keeping. You will handle AP/AR, assist with payments, and help maintain internal controls in a busy hotel environment.

The role focuses on accuracy, close collaboration with the finance team, and helping ensure timely reporting and compliance for day-to-day hotel operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel or finance administration is advantageous.
• Strong numerical and record-keeping abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational skills to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accuracy across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and daily income audit.
• Process supplier invoices and match to POs and delivery records.
• Assist with supplier payments and monitor outstanding invoices.
• Reconcile statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare financial reports and support month-end processes.
• Respond to finance queries from internal teams and suppliers.
• Assist with audits and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Numerical accuracy

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

We’re Hiring: Accounts Assistant

Support the smooth running of the hotel’s finance department, keeping financial records accurate, accounts up to date, and helping ensure everything adds up at Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre.

If you’re organised, detail-focused, and enjoy working with numbers in a busy environment, this could be the perfect role for you. Whether you’re looking to develop your existing finance experience or take the next step in your accounts career, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re a busy 4-star hotel in the heart of Manchester, just minutes from Piccadilly Station, and we’re looking for an Accounts Assistant to support our finance team. Reporting to the Assistant Financial Controller, you’ll play an important role in the day-to-day financial operation of the hotel, helping ensure transactions are processed accurately, records are maintained, and deadlines are met.

What You’ll Do

AR, AP and Income Audit Financial Administration

• Maintaining strict accuracy across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and the daily Income Audit function
• Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery records where applicable
• Assist with supplier payments and monitor outstanding invoices
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure transactions are correctly recorded
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate any discrepancies
• Review and process daily invoices transferred to the city ledger, ensuring that all accounts are accurately billed
• Assist in verifying accounts and checking credit limits for upcoming groups, conferences, and long-stay guests
• Review the aged debtors ledger regularly and conduct polite, professional checks to chase outstanding invoices via phone and email.
• Investigate and resolve guest billing queries, processing credit cards and handling chargeback requests securely.
• Audit and reconcile the daily revenue reports generated by the hotel’s PMS and POS systems against actual banking, credit card settlements, and city ledger transfers
• Identify, investigate, and resolve any daily variances between system reports and physical merchant receipts, cash drops, or guest ledger balances.
• Verify the daily Food & Beverage voids, entertainment checks, manager meals, and staff discounts for compliance and proper management authorization
• Compile and distribute the daily revenue pack for sign off to the AFC/Financial Controller.

Financial Reporting & Controls

• Support the Assistant Financial Controller with month-end processes
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports and supporting information
• Check financial transactions for accuracy and completeness
• Help maintain effective financial controls and follow established procedures
• Identify and investigate discrepancies, escalating issues when necessary
• Ensure finance records are organised, accurate, and up to date

Teamwork & Hotel Operations

• Work closely with the Assistant Financial Controller and wider finance team
• Build positive working relationships with colleagues across the hotel
• Respond to finance queries from internal departments and external suppliers
• Provide administrative support to ensure the finance department runs efficiently
• Assist with audits and other finance projects when required
• Maintain confidentiality when handling financial and business information

What You’ll Bring

• Previous hotel experience in an accounts or finance administration role would be an advantage
• A good understanding of basic accounting principles
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Confidence using Microsoft Excel and other computer-based systems
• Good communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with colleagues and suppliers
• A proactive attitude, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A willingness to learn, develop, and build your knowledge of hotel finance
• Experience with accounting software or hotel finance systems would be an advantage

What You Get

• Discounts across retail, restaurants & entertainment
• Free onsite gym + online fitness portal
• Global IHG Friends & Family hotel discounts
• Meals provided on duty
• Opportunities for development and career progression
• Recognition and incentive schemes

If you’re organised, reliable, and take pride in getting the details right, this is a great opportunity to join a busy hotel finance team and develop your skills in a supportive environment. We’d love to hear from you.