Finance Assistant

Cardiff Marriott Hotel; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Uniform provided

Marriott Discount Card

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Career development

Training and development

Job summary

Cardiff Marriott Hotel is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to join our team on a full-time basis. You will manage Accounts Receivable/Sales Ledger tasks, control revenue, and handle accounts payable and commissions.

You will chase outstanding invoices and ensure timely payments while preparing daily packs and maintaining monthly accruals in alignment with SOPs. With strong communication and teamwork, you will support colleagues across departments, adapt to flexible hours, and

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts receivable and cash handling.
• Strong verbal communication with clients, suppliers, and coworkers.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends during month/year end.

Responsibilities

• Handle Accounts Receivable / Sales Ledger tasks.
• Maintain Revenue Controls and ensure accurate reporting.
• Process Accounts Payable / Commissions and general cashiering.
• Chase outstanding invoices and ensure timely payments.
• Prepare and issue Daily E pack in line with SOPs; flag issues to Finance Manager.
• Reconcile logs and post month-end accruals ahead of P&L reviews.

Skills

Communications skills

Team player

Flexibility

Job description

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional hospitality and eager to join a dynamic team at one of the world's leading hotel brands? We are currently recruiting for a dedicated individual to join our team. We believe in creating memorable experiences for our guests and we want our associates to be at their best: to care for their holistic wellbeing, to feel a sense of belonging, to know their co-workers are committed to a culture of respect and kindness.

What is in it for you:

In addition to receiving a competitive salary and investment in your personal development, you will have access to an array of perks and discounts including:

• Free Meals on Duty: Enjoy complimentary meals while at work.
• Uniform Provided: A professional uniform is supplied for all employees.
• Explore Discounts: A Marriott Discount Card that offers benefits on hotel stays and F&B across 140 countries.
• Pension Scheme: Participation in The People’s Pension.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Free and confidential support for various challenges, including financial advice, stress, and health issues.
• Career Development: Opportunities for career growth and internal transfers within Marriott's global network.
• Training and Development: Access to training programs to enhance your skills and advance your career.

Responsibilities:

Here’s what your journey with us entails:

• Accounts Receivable / Sales Ledger tasks.
• Revenue Controls.
• Accounts Payable / Commissions.
• General Cashiering.
• Timeliness and accuracy in recording and reporting.
• Verbally communicate effectively with clients, suppliers, and co-workers.
• Work flexible hours (weekend work may apply during month end / year end / late shifts may be required to check floats).
• Ability to follow procedures and LSOPs closely.
• Security and safety in work habits.
• Complete all direct billing ensuring correct back up is attached.
• Apply all payments accurately, in a timely manner.
• Chase all outstanding invoices, ensuring prompt payment in line with payment terms.
• Prepare and issue the Daily E pack in line with SOPs and LSOPs – highlight issues and trends to Finance Manager.
• Track responses to E pack and forward to Finance Manager.
• Ensure complimentary rooms for the night and previous night are issued for approval by email daily and approval is granted as per LSOP on the day.
• Validate CTAC commission on a daily basis and liaise with Shared Service Centre in relation to changes and amendments to CTAC payments.
• Manage Groups and Events commissions log, ensuring valid back up is received for all commission accruals (i.e., contract).
• Reconcile log monthly and post month end accruals in a timely manner, before P&L reviews at month end.
• Provide change to associates and managers as required.
• Manage the process of surprise float checks as per standard, maintain records of checks and outcomes/ follow ups.
• Ensure security of all cash within your control at all times.

Safety And Company Policies

• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures.
• Report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to the manager.
• Complete safety training and certifications.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Communicate with others using clear and professional language.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others.
• Support the team to reach common goals.
• Listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.

Note:

This above description is not intended to establish a total definition of the job, but an outline of the duties.

Behaviours

• Hands on approach required.
• Flexible team player – and strong communicator.
• Willingness to learn and develop as training will be provided.