Accounts Manager

Aimbridge; Stansted Mountfitchet; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hotel management company in Stansted Mountfitchet is looking for a professional to assist in financial operations, including profit & loss preparation and payroll administration. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills and experience in financial management processes. If you are detail-oriented and ready to support a dynamic team, apply now to be part of a leading company in the hospitality sector.

Qualifications

• Experienced in financial management processes.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate financial data.
• Ability to supervise and support team operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of Hotels profit & loss account.
• Support IT systems through third parties.
• Deliver accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Track progress against budgets and report variances.

Skills

Financial reporting

Data collection and analysis

Payroll administration

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Job description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA is a division of Aimbridge Hospitality, a leading

U.S.-based global hotel management company. Thousands of hotel owners,

developers, and guests have discovered the Aimbridge difference in our portfolio

of hotels in the UK, Ireland and Europe, alongside the global 1,500-property

portfolio managed by our U.S. based division.

Backed by more than 50 years of global experience, Aimbridge is a true leader in

the hospitality industry. Originally founded in the U.S., we’ve since expanded

internationally and are recognised as a leading third-party hotel management

company. Throughout our growth, we’ve forged partnerships with major brands

in the industry and they rely on our proven operational expertise and exceptional

financial performance.

JOB PURPOSE

In this role you will assist in all the financial aspects of the business, from assisting in preparation of the Hotels profit & loss account, working with payroll, manage sales ledger, participate in the hotel forecasting budget processes, supporting the forecast of payroll and expenses and purchasing portal and supplier payments. You will play a key role in driving profitability through challenging and supporting the team and work closely with the senior team.

RESPONSIBILITIES Administration

Support IT systems, through 3^rd parties, provide best practice support on a wide range of Microsoft documents, databases, and other departmental and hotel systems.

Financial Reporting

Conduct routine tasks of preparing and disseminating financial reporting aligning

with the organization's established protocols.

Data Collection and Analysis

Produce accurate reports for others by collecting data from a variety of standard

sources and inputting it into standard formats.

Payroll Administration

Deliver accurate and timely processing of payroll; input and maintain payroll

data; check payrolls for accuracy prior to submission.

Financial Management and Control

Track progress against budgets within established finance systems, and report

variances to more senior colleagues.

Cost Accounting

Evaluate costs and identify variances or opportunities to improve profitability for

more senior colleagues.

Budgeting and Costing

Carry out simple tasks as part of the budgeting process.

Supervision/Management of Work

Supervise and monitor the work of a team to ensure that processes and

procedures are properly implemented and that the team is achieving defined

objectives and standards.

Commercial Banking

Follow company processes and systems to ensure accuracy of banking, petty cash and floats, review and verify it for accuracy.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES CORE:

CORE: Action Oriented

Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high

energy, and enthusiasm. For example, encourages others to take timely action

and take on new challenges with a can-do attitude. Secures new business

opportunities.

CORE: Collaborates

Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared

objectives. For example, encourages coworkers and external partners to work

together as a team and makes sure they get credit for doing so. Encourages

people to share their honest views, responds in a non-defensive way when they

do.

Customer Focus

Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions. For

example, keeps in contact with customers to ensure problems are resolved, or to

improve customer service. Studies customer feedback and emerging customer

needs and uses these to determine some creative new ideas.

Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and

authenticity. For example, demonstrates integrity, upholding professional codes

of conduct. Instils trust by following through on agreements and commitments

despite competing priorities and by being honest and straightforward.

CORE: Self-Development

Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and

informal development channels. For example, creates a development plan that

states clear goals and the tactics to achieve them. Gathers information on where

to focus. Makes efforts to apply new skills on the job.

CORE: Values Differences

Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an

organization. For example, brings together people of different perspectives,

backgrounds, and/or styles and skilfully leverages the unique capabilities of

each. Speaks up when others make offensive or stereotyping comments.

CORE: Instils Trust

Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and

authenticity. For example, models honesty and authenticity and encourages

others to be up front with one another. Demonstrates reliability and places a

strong emphasis on the team meeting its commitments. Fairly represents others'

positions.

EXPERIENCE General Experience

Sound experience and understanding of straightforward procedures or systems

(7 to 12 months)