Finance Assistant

InterContinental London - The O2 - Finance; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,295 - 32,138; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Uniform offered and dry cleaned

Discounted staff rates at Arora Hotels

Food and beverage discounts

Christmas gifts and employee parties

Introduce a friend scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Merlin Entertainments discounts

Taste card

Life assurance scheme

Wage stream

Employee assistance programme

Arora star employee recognition

Long service recognition award

Job summary

InterContinental London - The O2, nestled on the Greenwich Peninsula, seeks a Finance Assistant to join the team. You will help process financial transactions accurately, manage accounts payable/receivable, and support month-end closes to help the hotel meet its targets.

Salary is £29,217 plus tronc, with 28 days holiday and a range of benefits. The ideal candidate has strong Excel skills, excellent English, and a professional appearance, able to work independently in a fast-paced luxury hotel

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial procedures.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Support Finance Supervisor with daily tasks including accounts payable and receivable and expense management.
• Conduct daily payment reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure invoices are correct and sent out promptly.
• Set up and approve direct billing details for in-house accounts.

Skills

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

English communication

Microsoft Excel

Teamwork

Education

Degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Salary and Duration

1-year fixed-term contract
Salary: £29,217 plus tronc

Holiday: 28 days holiday, enhanced after 5 years of service.

But there's more...

Benefits

• Free meals on duty.

• Uniform offered and dry cleaned.

• 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.

About us

Nestled on Greenwich Peninsula, attached to the O2, InterContinental London- The O2 embraces a captivating backdrop of the River Thames and Canary Wharf. Our five-star hotel includes 493 bedrooms, a diverse dining selection, spa facilities, state-of-the-art conference and meeting rooms, including the UK's largest pillar-free ballroom.

A bit about what you will do

Finance Assistants in our team play a crucial role in ensuring we process financial transactions accurately and timely, helping the hotel achieve optimum performance and meet credit targets.

• Support Finance Supervisor with daily tasks including accounts payable and receivable, and expense management.
• Conduct daily payment reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies.
• Ensure invoices are correct and sent out promptly.
• For all in-house accounts with direct billing terms, ensure that the direct billing details are properly set up and approved.
• Monitor credit limits for all outstanding accounts.
• Ensure timely collections of outstanding payments.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial closing processes.
• Maintain accuracy and ensure all transactions are recorded correctly.
• Provide administrative support to the finance department as needed.

More about you

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial procedures.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with a high standard of written and spoken English.
• A smart and professional appearance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Most of all, you will have an approachable, positive, and proactive manner.
• Experience in a similar role within a 5-star hotel is a significant advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is required.
• A degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is preferred.

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.