Finance Assistant

Aztec Hotel & Spa; Almondsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel and spa in the United Kingdom is seeking a Financial Assistant to join their Senior Leadership Team. The role involves ensuring the accuracy of management accounts, managing reconciliations, and understanding the hotel's P&L. Ideal candidates will have previous finance experience in the hospitality sector, a keen eye for detail, and strong communication skills. This position offers competitive salary packages and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Wagestream access

28 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Apprenticeships available

Life assurance

Bespoke training programmes

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Finance Assistant or similar in the Hospitality Industry.
• Ability to deliver clear and accurate reports.
• Confidence to communicate with Senior Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Work with Finance team to ensure accuracy of management accounts.
• Manage cash and credit card reconciliations.
• Understand and manage the Hotel's P&L.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical proficiency

Communication skills

Job description

Financial Assistant – Hotel & Spa

We're looking for a Financial Assistant for our busy hotel & spa. As Finance Assistant, you will be part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will have a head for figures and enjoy a fast-paced environment.

• Working closely with the Finance team at Head Office to ensure accuracy of management accounts providing journal adjustments as necessary
• You will be responsible for the numerical docket control system, all cash and credit card reconciliations as well as raising purchase orders and checking online invoices against the procurement system
• Ensure that the daily business balances to monies received and banked and/or debited to sales ledger
• You must manage and understand the Hotels P&L, providing monthly accruals to head office as required

Who are we looking for? As the Finance Assistant you will report to the Hotel General Manager supporting in all areas of commercial/financial development. You will need to be confident enough to communicate at this level and challenge when necessary.

Previous experience as a Finance Assistant or similar role within the Hospitality Industry would be advantageous. A keen eye for detail is essential using a right first‑time approach to deliver clear and accurate reports.

• A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
• Wagestream – the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Health cash plan
• Generous employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• Life assurance
• Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
• An engaging & supportive work environment