Assistant Financial Controller

Arora Hotels; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel group in the United Kingdom is looking for a Financial Controller to manage the finance team and ensure compliance with financial processes. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in hotel accounting, overseeing payroll and financial audits. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including holiday entitlement and various discounts. Join a dynamic team and seize the opportunity for career progression in a luxurious five-star setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days holiday, enhanced after 5 years

Free meals on duty

Complimentary parking

Discounted employee rates

Cycle to work scheme

Life assurance scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Financial Controller in a five-star hotel.
• Strong understanding of hotel accounting management duties.
• Proven track record in managing finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the finance team overseeing all finance functions.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and maintain financial records.
• Collaborate with management on budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Hotel accounting experience

Internal audit compliance

Cash flow management

Budget forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance

Job description

About us...

Fairmont Windsor Park is a beautiful, heartfelt retreat surrounded by 40 acres of English countryside that blends iconic heritage with modern elegance. Our five-star hotel includes 251 luxurious bedrooms and suites accompanied by 7 restaurants and bars offering an unrivalled dining experience. The spa and wellness facilities are inspired by nature and the hotel has state of the art conference facilities.

A bit about what you will do...

• Manage and support the finance team, overseeing accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and income audit functions, including recruitment and training.
• Maintain financial records in line with policies, perform internal audits, and ensure compliance with internal audit standards and company procedures.
• Oversee cash flow, review and authorize purchase orders and expenses, and ensure cost control across departments.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and coordinate with procurement to ensure accurate pricing and updates in Adaco.
• Collaborate with the FC, GM, and department heads on forecasts, budgets, and year‑end audit preparations aligned with the hotel's strategic goals.

More about you...

• A proven track record in hotel accounting or audit experience with at least 5 years in a Financial Controller position, preferably in a five-star hotel environment.
• Possess knowledge of accounting management duties such as negotiating hotel space and tenant leases; processing payroll; performing asset management duties; providing business projections, displacement analysis, preparing government reports, filing tax returns, etc. as needed, or requested.
• Bachelor's degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in Accounting and Finance preferred.

What's in it for you...

Competitive salary

Holiday - 28 days holiday, enhanced after 5 years of service.

• Free meals on duty.
• Complimentary on-site parking is available whilst on duty.
• Free limited shuttle service between the hotel and Heathrow Terminal 5 and Egham Station.
• Discounted employee friends & family rates at Arora Hotels.
• Food and beverage discounts.
• Christmas gifts and employee parties.
• Introduce a friend scheme.
• Cycle 2 work scheme.
• UK attraction discounts @ Merlin Entertainments.
• Taste card.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Wage stream.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Arora star employee recognition.
• Long service recognition award.

Grow with us...

We are growing rapidly and with growth comes advancement opportunities. Being part of the Arora group there are exciting opportunities for career progression and development across our properties and brands.