Accounts Assistant – Celtic Collection

Celtic Manor Resort; Newport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on food & beverage and hotel

Discounted leisure membership

Free GP virtual appointment service

24/7 wellbeing helpline

NEST pension scheme

Social Club

Staff appreciation events

Monthly and end-of-year awards

Access to career development training

Job summary

The Celtic Manor Resort in Newport is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the Accounts Department. This full-time role is 40 hours per week with a salary of £27,810 per annum and attractive benefits.

The ideal candidate will have finance/Accounting education and strong numeracy, analytical skills, and experience in a busy finance environment. You will support the team, help meet tight deadlines, and contribute to accurate financial processes.

Qualifications

• Some further education in Finance/Accounting.
• Excellent levels of numeracy and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and enjoy working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Experience in a busy accounts/finance environment working to strict deadlines.
• You will also be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good time management and be self-motivated and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Be a key player in supporting our Team Supervisors with the smooth, day-to-day running of key sections within the Accounts Department.
• Step into a fast-paced environment where your contributions help drive efficiency, accuracy, and impact across the business.
• Work closely with the Finance Manager to take on new challenges as the business evolves—no two days are the same!
• Champion a guest-focused culture that reflects the passion and values of the Celtic Collection Ambition.
• Play your part in driving profitability and delivering service excellence at every opportunity.
• Build strong, positive relationships across teams and departments—collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.
• Thrive in a supportive, forward-thinking environment where your ideas are valued and your growth is encouraged.

Skills

Numeracy

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Time management

Self-motivated

Education

Finance/Accounting education

Job description

Job title – Accounts Assistant
Department – Accounts
Contract type – Full Time
Rate of pay – £27,810 per annum and fantastic benefits!
Hours – 40
Location – The Celtic Manor Resort
ID –req6882
Overview -
Join the ‘Greatest Story in Hospitality’ by becoming one of our ‘Hospitality Heroes’ as an Accounts Assistant based at our Celtic Manor Resort - just one of the fantastic opportunities we offer from ‘Manor to Marina’.

Our ideal hero will have -

• Some further education in Finance/Accounting
• Excellent levels of numeracy and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and enjoy working under pressure to meet deadlines
• Experience in a busy accounts/finance environment working to strict deadlines.
• You will also be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Good time management and be self-motivated and adaptable

Implementing our ‘Yes, We Can’ philosophy, you will -

• Be a key player in supporting our Team Supervisors with the smooth, day-to-day running of key sections within the Accounts Department.
• Step into a fast-paced environment where your contributions help drive efficiency, accuracy, and impact across the business.
• Work closely with the Finance Manager to take on new challenges as the business evolves—no two days are the same!
• Champion a guest-focused culture that reflects the passion and values of the Celtic Collection Ambition.
• Play your part in driving profitability and delivering service excellence at every opportunity.
• Build strong, positive relationships across teams and departments—collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.
• Thrive in a supportive, forward-thinking environment where your ideas are valued and your growth is encouraged.

Be recognised and rewarded -

• Access to career development training from day one
• Discounts on food & beverage and hotel stays
• Discounted leisure membership
• Free GP virtual appointment service
• 24/7 wellbeing helpline
• NEST pension scheme
• Social Club
• Staff appreciation events
• Monthly and end-of-year awards

Grow with us -

• I am equipped, trained, and supported to do the best job I can
• I am proud to be part of The Celtic Collection and would recommend it to others
• I work in an inclusive, friendly, positive and constructive environment
• I am encouraged to learn, grow and develop and to try new things in my role
• I am thanked and recognised for the work I do, and my views and ideas are valued
• I am crystal clear about our ambition, and I can contribute to it every day

Recruitment info -

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
In accordance with UK immigration legislation, all applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the United Kingdom. Successful candidates will be required to provide original documentation to verify their eligibility to work in the UK prior to employment, in line with Home Office guidance.
The Celtic Collection is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We strive to ensure a fair and inclusive recruitment process for all candidates.