Assistant Financial Controller

Hilton London Gatwick; Horley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to support the finance department at their Horley location. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles and excellent organizational skills. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports, reconciling accounts, and developing effective financial procedures. Join a growing team that offers career progression and development opportunities.

Benefits

20 days holiday

Free meals on duty

Uniform provided and dry cleaned

Discounted employee rates

Employee assistance programme

Employee recognition awards

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with a high standard of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly Profit & Loss reporting pack responsibly.
• Reconcile all Balance Sheet Control Accounts monthly.
• Develop best practice financial accounting procedures.

Skills

Understanding of accounting principles

Organizational skills

Communication skills in English

Proactive manner

Experience in the hotel industry

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Holiday – 20 days holiday, enhanced after 5 years of service.

But there’s more...

Free meals on duty.

Uniform offered and dry cleaned.

Complimentary on-site parking is available whilst on duty.

Discounted employee friends & family rates at Arora Hotels.

Food and beverage discounts.

Christmas gifts and employee parties.

Introduce a friend scheme.

Wage stream.

Employee assistance programme.

Arora star employee recognition.

Long service recognition award.

About us...

Connected to Gatwick South terminal, Hilton London Gatwick has 821 bedrooms and an exciting selection of restaurants and bars, including a Japanese Steakhouse. The hotel has a fitness centre and 23 meeting rooms that can host large conferences.

A bit about what you will do...

The Assistant Financial Controller will support the finance department and maintain all effective controls and associated management reporting for the Hotel.

• Ensure the Profit & Loss month end reporting pack is produced on time, with all accounts accurately reviewed and reconciled.
• Reconcile all Balance Sheet Control Accounts monthly.
• Review existing policies & controls, develop and implement best practice financial accounting and added value control procedures.
• Work alongside the Finance Controller, General Manager, and Hotel Heads of Department to provide full and accurate forecasts and budget proposals.
• Assist Heads of the Department to improve their financial awareness.
• Liaise and co-operate with Internal Audit and External Audit bodies.
• Complete any other ad hoc duties as directed by the Financial Controller.

More about you...

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial procedures.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with a high standard of written and spoken English.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Approachable, positive, and proactive manner.
• Experience in a similar role within a 4-star hotel is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

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.