Cluster Finance Associate

IHG; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel group is seeking a dynamic Finance Associate for its new Hotel Indigo Gloucester opening in 2026. This role involves supporting the finance team, managing procurement systems, and ensuring compliance with IHG policies. The ideal candidate will have accounting qualifications, a collaborative mindset, and experience with financial systems. Benefits include a competitive salary up to £30,365 and opportunities for career growth, alongside various employee perks including discounts on hotel stays and training programs.

Benefits

Financial security with paid overtime

Opportunities for career progression

Worldwide discounted room rates

Generous maternity/paternity pay

Qualifications

• Accounting qualification (AAT or equivalent) or relevant practical experience.
• Experience working with Head Office or Offshore Accounting functions is advantageous.
• Good understanding of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Income Audit and Payroll.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance team in producing monthly accounts.
• Manage the Procurement System and assist with billing.
• Complete the income audit and resolve imbalances.

Skills

Accounting qualification (AAT or equivalent)

Collaborative approach

Understanding of Accounts Payable

Experience with financial systems

Knowledge of accounting processes

Tools

PeopleSoft

Oracle

Opera/Micros

Procure Wizard

Job description

Hotel Indigo Gloucester is on the lookout for a dynamic Finance Associate to inspire and lead in our brand-new, highly anticipated hotel opening. Join the excitement and become part of the Hotel Indigo family!

Hotel Indigo Gloucester is set to open in 2026, offering a free-spirited experience for our guests enriched with local culture. Nestled in the heart of the neighbourhood and built on the site of the White Priory, we embrace the concept of storytelling-by-design. Artefacts rescued from the site are now showcased in the Gloucester Museum, linking our hotel to this city’s multi-layered history. As Gloucester thrives with its diverse industries and culture, Hotel Indigo will become a vibrant part of the city’s evolving narrative.

As a Finance Associate, your day-to-day will be driven by our Guests needs, however you can expect to cover the following duties and responsibilities (not all encompassing) …

• Support the Finance team in producing monthly accounts, meeting deadlines, and adhering to IHG policies.
• Manage the Procurement System and assist with billing and query resolution.
• Complete the income audit and resolve imbalances with team members.
• Handle various Ad Hoc accounting requests as needed.
• Maintain strong relationships with the finance and hotel teams, ensuring smooth operations and quick resolution of issues.

We are searching for a true service superstar, someone who thrives in providing our Guests with an excellent service throughout their stay. In addition to this, we are looking for someone who has….

• Availability to work 40 hours per week, typically on a Monday to Friday schedule however some additional hours may be required due to business needs!
• An accounting qualification (AAT or equivalent) or relevant practical experience, with an interest in working towards a professional qualification is desired.
• A collaborative approach who enjoys teamwork and working closely with colleagues across departments.
• Experience working with Head Office or Offshore Accounting functions (advantageous but not essential).
• A good understanding of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Income Audit and Payroll - ideally within the hospitality industry.
• Solid knowledge of accounting processes and the ability to apply them effectively.
• Experience using financial systems such as PeopleSoft, Opera/Micros, Procure Wizard and Oracle is preferred.

Just like no two Hotel Indigos are alike, we believe no two individuals are alike. Therefore, we offer our colleagues with a wide range of additional benefits to support you. By taking a confident step in your career and joining us, you can expect to receive….

• Financial security – Up to £30,365.00 dependent on experience, guaranteed hours, paid overtime, a free meal on shift and paid holidays!
• Growth and development – extensive training, opportunities for career progression across the world, plus 2 paid days volunteering per year with a cause of your choice.
• Colleague perks- worldwide discounted room rates and discounted F&B whilst on employee rate (IHG has over 6,000 hotels and growing), plus generous friends and family rate. Discounts through our portal on your supermarket shop, experiences and loads of retailers on our perks portal.
• Wellbeing– generous maternity/paternity pay, employee assistance programme available 24/7 and access to mental health first-aiders

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

About the Team

Hotel Indigo is an upper-upscale lifestyle brand that captures the true spirit of the neighbourhood. With over 150 properties worldwide, we look for individuals that can inspire our guests to make unique discoveries through meaningful connections to the diverse people, places, and cultures of the local area.

Bring your story, to inspire new ones.

Job Info

• Job Identification 154275
• Job Category Hotel-Finance
• Posting Date 11/28/2025, 01:28 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 4 Catherdral Walk, Gloucester, GL1 1LR, GB