Assistant Financial Controller

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

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in the UK is looking for an experienced Financial Controller to oversee the finance team and ensure compliance with financial policies. You will manage crucial functions such as accounts payable, payroll, and internal audits. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in hotel accounting, preferably in a five-star environment, and holds a degree in Accounting and Finance. This role offers competitive salary and numerous employee benefits including discounted rates and holiday accommodations.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days holiday

Free meals on duty

Complimentary parking

Discounted rates for friends and family

Employee recognition awards

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in a Financial Controller position, preferably in a five-star hotel environment.
• Experience in managing accounts payable/receivable and payroll.
• Strong understanding of financial compliance and internal audit standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the finance team overseeing accounts payable/receivable and payroll.
• Perform internal audits and ensure compliance with internal audit standards.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and manage cash flow effectively.

Skills

Hotel accounting experience

Financial management

Team management

Compliance knowledge

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.

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.

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.

More benefits

• 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.