Accounts Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Swinton Estate; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A significant hospitality estate in Doncaster is seeking a full-time Accounts Assistant for maternity cover. The role involves assistance with revenue processing and account reconciliation duties across the estate's various operations. Ideal candidates should have hotel experience and a positive demeanor. A thorough attention to detail and the ability to manage tasks under pressure are essential. The position offers a competitive salary and various perks including annual leave and employee discounts.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Tronc

Discounts on food and beverage

Use of the Country Club & Spa

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Must have hotel experience, not necessarily in accounts.
• A cheerful and positive personality is required.
• Good computer skills and knowledge of finance systems essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts processing and reconciliation.
• Manage hotel, Bivouac and estate accounts.
• Work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.

Skills

Hotel experience

Cheerful personality

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Fluent English

Job description

Accounts Assistant - Maternity Cover Fixed Term start Feb 26- Feb 27

Full Time - 40 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7 (Monday - Friday)

Salary of £25,397 plus Tronc, approx £1500+ per annum

Do you love hospitality? Do you thrive under pressure? But would you rather work Monday to Friday and have weekends off? Do you have a cheerful and positive personality? A rare opportunity has arisen for the position of Accounts Assistant on the Swinton Estate. You will be responsible for assisting with the Hotel, Bivouac and Estate accounts; namely all major processing and reconciliation of revenue, invoices and cash to Sage 50 Accounts. No accounts experience necessary, you just need to be the right person and like tea and cake!

Who we are:

Swinton Estate is situated in the Yorkshire Dales and is one of the largest privately owned estates in England. Constantly developing we boast Swinton Park, a luxury traditional castle hotel with 42 bedrooms, three holiday cottages and award winning Samuel's Restaurant; a luxurious country club and spa including the contemporary Terrace Restaurant; Swinton Bivouac a glamping site with tree lodges, yurts and café, and last but by no means least the Swinton cookery school.

As part of our C.A.S.T.L.E commitments, environment and sustainability here at Swinton is a major strand. Alongside our pledge for the Estate to be Net Zero by 2030, a commitment from each individual is crucial. Each individual is permitted to be involved with resource reduction and staff engagement initiatives to cascade the importance to other staff members.

We are looking for:

• Hotel experience is essential (not necessarily accounts)
• A cheerful and positive personality
• Good computer skills and knowledge of hotel reservations and finance systems
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• A responsible and detail-oriented approach to tasks
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Willingness to support other departments in times of crisis
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Good spoken and written English

Package description

• Tronc
• 30 days annual leave including bank holidays, increasing with service
• Summer party, Christmas Party, Long Service Awards
• Eligible team members will benefit from a NEST pension scheme
• Use of the Country Club & Spa*
• 50% discount on food & beverage (including cookery school) and spa treatments/ packages within the hotel and Country Club & Spa for yourself and up to five guests*
• £75 room rate for yourself, friends & family*
• 15% discount for food & beverage or spa for family and friends*
• 15% off Swinton Estate voucher purchases*
• Refer a friend scheme up to £500.00 for a full-time member of staff
• Access to discounts, cinema tickets, days out and much more with Hospitality Rewards
• Learning and Development opportunities to grow and progress through our business

*T's & C's apply