Assistant Finance Manager

The Celtic Collection; Newport; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group is looking for an Assistant Finance Manager in Newport. The ideal candidate should possess significant experience in hospitality finance, financial analysis skills, and be able to oversee accounts payable and receivable functions. The role includes managing budgets and supporting senior finance leadership. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Career development training

Discounts on food & beverage and hotel stays

Free GP virtual appointment service

24/7 wellbeing helpline

Social Club

Staff appreciation events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in hospitality finance industry at junior manager/assistant FC level.
• Experience dealing with third parties such as banks, auditors, insurers, and HMRC.
• Competence in financial analysis and numerical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Accounts Payable function.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable process with Senior Credit Controller.
• Responsible for departmental budgets in conjunction with executive team.
• Analyze performance data and assess departmental success.

Skills

Financial analysis

Time management

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Further education in Finance/Accounting or AAT qualification

Job description

JOB TITLE - Assistant Finance Manager
DEPARTMENT - Accounts
CONTRACT TYPE - Permanent
RATE OF PAY - £35,000 per annum plus amazing benefits
HOURS - 40 hours per week
LOCATION - Newport - NP18
ID - REQ5781

OVERVIEW -
Join the 'Greatest Story in Hospitality' by becoming one of our 'Hospitality Heroes' as the Assistant Finance Manager based at our Celtic Manor Resort - just one of the fantastic opportunities we offer from 'Manor to Marina'.

OUR IDEAL HERO WILL HAVE -
• Further education in a Finance/Accounting discipline or qualification awarded by a professional body (eg AAT).
• Must be highly numerate and competent in financial analysis.
• 5 years + experience within hospitality finance industry at junior manager/assistant FC level
• Experience of dealing with third party advisors such as banks, auditors, solicitors, insurers and HMRC
• Must possess good time management skills and be able to prioritise own workload, in order to achieve deadlines.
• Must have strong problem solving skills, an inquisitive nature and a tenacious attitude.
• The ability to interact with Heads of Department, Senior Managers and Directors so will need to get on well with people

IMPLEMENTING OUR 'YES, WE CAN' PHILOSOPHY, YOU WILL -
• Lead and support the smooth running of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring supplier accounts are up to date and reconciled.
• Oversee the Accounts Receivable process, working closely with the Senior Credit Controller to minimise risk and ensure timely debt collection. Manage the Billing function, ensuring accurate and timely charging of events, no-shows, and cancellations.
• Responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual budgets in conjunction with the Senior Executive team.
• Maintain departmental training records and ensure quarterly training goals are met.
• Provide ad-hoc support to the Finance Manager and deliver reports to senior finance leadership as required.
• Gather and analyse performance data using established controls such as guest feedback, employee feedback, management input, and financial results. Use this data to assess departmental success and identify opportunities for improvement. Ensure high performance indicators are consistently met and communicated effectively to the team

BE RECOGNISED AND REWARDED -
As one of our 'Hospitality Heroes' you will receive a host of Company benefits such as -
• 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 -
As a Celtic Collection employee, you will be able to say -
• 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 -
In the event we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close this campaign early. All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required as part of the recruitment process, in line with current UK Visas and Immigration regulations. The Celtic Collection is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of age or background.