Assistant Financial Controller

Champneys; Challock; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wellbeing brand in the United Kingdom is seeking a Finance Assistant to provide crucial support to the Group Financial Controller and Hotel General Manager. This role involves managing financial data for the hotel, conducting audits, and handling sales and purchase ledgers. Candidates should have experience in a finance function, preferably within the hospitality sector, alongside strong administration and IT skills. Benefits include health and wellness incentives, employee assistance programs, and discounted stays at properties.

Benefits

Health and wellness incentives

Digital fitness programmes

Discounted stays for friends and family

50% discount on products

Complimentary spa day after probation

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a finance function, preferably in the hospitality sector.
• Strong administration and IT skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Group Financial Controller and Hotel General Manager.
• Conduct daily business audits and reporting.
• Manage guest and purchase ledgers, ensuring operational controls.

Skills

Administration skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Education

AAT or HOSPA qualified

Job description

Champneys Head Office

Contract: Full Time

Salary: up to £32,000 per annum

This role is property based at Eastwell Manor

The purpose of the role is to provide support to Group Financial Controller and Hotel General Manager, providing accurate financial data of all income and expenditure of the hotel, ensuring all operational controls are implemented and adhered to, covering all aspects of sales and purchase ledger duties, assisting in management accounts preparation.

Some Responsibilities Include

• Daily business audit and reporting
• Daily banking and balancing, as well as bank reconciliation and completion of monthly balance sheet
• Assisting with customer queries, dealing with chargebacks
• Sales Ledger – raising invoices and chasing payments
• Guest Ledger – management of house accounts and open folios
• Purchase Ledger – processing of all invoices in accordance with company procedure
• Assisting in preparation of management accounts
• Ensuring that all operational controls are implemented within the hotel
• Ensuring good ongoing communication with all HODs, and provide them with the relevant financial support and guidance

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience working within a finance function is essential, preferably from hospitality sector
• Ideally AAT, HOSPA qualified or similar
• Strong administration & IT skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to drive process improvements and enhance operational efficiency

Being the iconic wellbeing brand that we are you should expect benefits that match our simple vision; to make you feel happier and healthier inside and out.

Not only will you work in great company you will also have access to the following:

• Health, Wellness and Wellbeing incentives
• Digital fitness programmes
• Nutrition guides and recipes
• Self-Guided meditation
• Wellbeing podcasts

Champneys experiences (such an overnight stay or an ultimate spa day experience)App for all schedules, timesheets, annual leave and all the important things you need at your fingertips. In house social media connecting our Champneys FamilyEmployee Assistance Programme, offering counselling sessions and legal advice if required, other perks such as shopping discounts and financial support to list a few benefits. Motivating, rewarding and engaging colleague events. Discounted stays for you, your friends and family at any of our properties. Complimentary Spa Day on completion of your probationary period. 50% discount on all Champneys products. Great discounts on our partner products Elemis and Clarins. Discounted membership to our exceptional health clubs. Merlin Entertainments Attraction. Introduce a friend incentive. Long Service celebrations. Free parking [Hotels and Resorts only]. Professional Uniform.