Cluster Accounts Assistant

Leonardo Hotels; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Scotland is seeking a Cluster Accounts Assistant to support financial operations and ensure profitability. This role involves assisting in monthly account processes, reconciling transactions, and communicating performance metrics across all management levels. Candidates should have strong financial skills, experience with SAP, and excellent communication abilities. Join a collaborative environment that values diversity and offers training and clear career progression.

Benefits

Special rates on hotel rooms across UK & Europe

Recognition schemes with vouchers

Talent referral scheme

Wellbeing Calendar

Ongoing training programs

Qualifications

• Educated to A level or equivalent in finance or have 2 years' experience in a similar role.
• Keep abreast of industry news and relevant new initiatives.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in optimizing profitability within the business.
• Ensure effective communication of business performance.
• Undertake audit performance reviews of daily revenue.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of banking transactions.
• Participate in the month-end accounts processes.

Skills

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Flexibility regarding travel

Good understanding and ability to interpret financial records

Up-to-date knowledge of accounting and finance practices

Excellent working knowledge of SAP

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office packages

Education

A level / equivalent or Finance Qualification

Tools

SAP

Opera

Simphony

Procure Wizard

Job description

Be Yourself - Be a Bold Team Player - Be Leonardo

Once you're part of the team, you're part of the Leonardo community of over 55 hotels across the UK & Ireland!

Here are some of the role's key responsibilities

• Assist the Cluster Accounts Supervisor in ensuring that profitability is optimised within the business.
• To ensure effective and timely communication of business performance and opportunities to all levels of management within the organization’s processes and timelines.
• Undertake audit performance reviews of daily revenue processed, highlighting queries and review processes both at operational level and to the AFC.
• To ensure that all banking transactions are reconciled and inputted into the financial system in a timely manner.
• To ensure the weekly and monthly deadlines are adhered to & reporting information from Operations has been received & verified.
• Manage all financial information with accuracy, appropriate approval signatures have been received, while maintaining confidentiality and in line with company policy.
• To participate in the month end accounts processes as per company policies and procedures, ensuring preparation of accurate and timely financial reports.
• To assist with the preparation of the monthly balance sheet reconciliations held at property level.
• To assist with the valuation of stock takes within the cluster.
• To liaise with the Operational team on financial matters and undertake training where necessary.
• Follow correct procedures to ensure financial processes are completed, timely and correctly.
• Ad Hoc requirements based on Financial and Operational needs.

An excellent Cluster Accounts Assistant will have:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility regarding travel.
• Good understanding and ability to interpret financial records.
• Up-to-date knowledge of accounting and finance practice and procedures.
• Keep abreast of industry news / performance / relevant new initiatives.
• Excellent working knowledge of SAP and Procure Wizard.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft office packages, Opera, Simphony.
• Educated to A level / equivalent or Finance Qualification, or qualified by at least 2 years' experience in a similar role.

Some of the perks our Cluster Accounts Assistant could enjoy include:

• Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe
• Company-wide recognition scheme: you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shops
• Talent referral scheme
• Thank You Week: from ice cream trucks to yoga classes and lots in between!
• Wellbeing Calendar
• Ongoing job-related training programmes with clear paths for progression

We’re committed to creating a workplace where every individual–regardless of background, identity, or lived experience–is welcomed, valued, and respected for who they are. Belonging means embracing our differences and ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered.

Why come join us as a Cluster Accounts Assistant?

We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Our regular Learning Bites, “Come Join Us Guest Care” training and Wellbeing webinars all help your progress with us. With support on tap, top‑notch practical training and clear progression you’ll be on track for a brilliant future in Hospitality!