Accounts Payable Assistant

The Standard Hotel; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Standard Hotel is seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their diverse and vibrant team. This role demands a meticulous and proactive individual, who can effectively support various accounting functions while embodying the hotel's unique ethos. With benefits ranging from meals on duty to worldwide travel discounts, this position promises a rewarding career in London’s dynamic hotel sector.

Benefits

Meals on Duty

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance (2 x Annual Salary)

Medical Assistance (including online GP and Physio)

Employee Assistance Programme with Well-being service

Worldwide Travel Discounts via The Standard Advantage platform

Employee & Family Rates across all Standard and Bunkhouse properties

In-house Experience Programme

F&B Discounts ranging from 25-50%

Recruitment Referral Bonus up to £1,000

Tuition Aid Scheme & subsidised training

Season Ticket Loan & Bike 2 Work Scheme

Social Committee with regular monthly social activities

Qualifications

• 3+ years in an Accounts Assistant or Hotel Accounting role.
• Attention to detail and organization are critical.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a flexible and hands-on approach across all areas of the department.
• Deal professionally with queries from guests, clients, and colleagues.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Motivation

Professionalism

Organization

Ability to handle pressure

Interpersonal skills

Education

Proven track record in Accounts Assistant role

Tools

Data Plus

Birch Street Purchasing

Opera PMS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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The Standard is one of the most culturally engaged hotels in the world. Hotels with real cultural life, an inclusive spirit and true creative attitude. A destination layered with events and amusements that leaves you with an uplifted feeling...

We are defined by our richness of personality, diversity of background and lifestyle and are now looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant who will embody our ‘Anything but Standard’ ethos!

At the heart of our hotels are of course of people who through their vibrancy and energy bring our properties to life. We are now seeking a team of diverse and dynamic individuals that will capture the very essence of the Standard London to join our team as an Accounts Payable Assistant .

Your role

Most importantly you will ensure you and your team adopt a flexible and hands-on approach. With a meticulous eye for detail you never miss a thing, and you will be confident in supporting across all areas of the department and be able to deal with any queries from guests, clients and colleagues in a professional and responsive manner; that is far from anything but Standard!

So, it goes without saying that you will need to be highly social, upbeat and friendly; confident and can handle pressure well; thrive in a high volume, high energy environment and can manage relationships with both suppliers, guests and your colleagues with ease.

Do you have what it takes to be an Accounts Payable Assistant at the Standard.

While we take every detail of design and guest experience seriously, we do not take ourselves too seriously. ‘Standard People’ are at the heart of our brand; vivid, dynamic and engaging. You’ll intrinsically understand the unique microcosm and the context of our venues and city you represent.

• A proven three years track record in a similar Accounts Assistant or Hotel Accounting role with exposure to a number of accounting functions, ideally gained in a similar ‘Lifestyle’ multi-site restaurant or multi-outlet hotel sector
• Exceptional administration and organisation skills with great attention to detail combined with a natural ability and passion for numbers.
• To be highly motivated and pro-active; act with professionalism and positivity in all interactions
• Prior experience of using Data Plus accounting software, Birch Street Purchasing software or Opera PMS will be highly regarded
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel to a minimum of intermediate level

We are defined by our richness of personality and diversity of background and lifestyle so if you think you have what it takes to be an Accounts Payable Assistant, we’d love to hear from you!

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates.

Benefits Include

• Meals on Duty
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance (2 x Annual Salary)
• Medical Assistance (including online GP and Physio)
• Employee Assistance Programme with Well-being service
• Worldwide Travel Discounts via The Standard Advantage platform
• Employee & Family Rates across all Standard and Bunkhouse properties
• In-house Experience Programme
• F&B Discounts ranging from 25-50%
• Recruitment Referral Bonus up to £1,000
• Tuition Aid Scheme & subsidised training
• Season Ticket Loan & Bike 2 Work Scheme
• Social Committee with regular monthly social activities