Finance Assistant

The Imperial London Hotels Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday

Training academy

Holiday purchase

Uniform cleaning

Season ticket loan

Pension

Discounts

F&B discounts

Drinks discount Blooms Café

Health plan

Mental health support

Early Pay

Job summary

The Imperial London Hotels Limited is seeking a Finance Assistant to join our hybrid finance team in Bloomsbury, London. You will support day-to-day financial operations, perform reconciliations, and assist income auditors, analysts and accountants with routine tasks.

The ideal candidate has finance experience, an AAT qualification or equivalent, strong Excel skills, and experience with Business Central. Attention to detail and good communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance role with knowledge of accounting principles including AAT or equivalent.
• Strong Excel skills and accounting software experience (Business Central).
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Good communication for team collaboration and stakeholder interaction.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with credit card reconciliations and ensure policy compliance.
• Support income auditors by preparing data for audits and reviewing revenues.
• Daily reconciliations between POS (Micros) and PMS (Opera, Infor, etc.).
• Aid analysts with data analysis, reporting and forecasting using Excel.
• Assist with journal entries, ledger maintenance and month-end closing.
• Balance sheet reconciliations and ad-hoc financial reporting.
• Contribute to process improvements and automate routine tasks.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Business Central

POS systems (Micros)

Job description

Role: Finance Assistant

Location: Hybrid Working, Bloomsbury, London (4 days office / 1 day WFH)

Salary: Up to £33,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits

We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support our finance team in day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will assist income auditors, finance analysts, and accountants with routine tasks, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial processes.

What You'll Be Doing

• You will perform daily account reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Assist with credit card reconciliations, verifying transactions and ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Support income auditors by preparing data for audits, reviewing revenue streams, and maintaining accurate records.
• Support income auditors by daily reconciliations between POS (Micros) and PMS HK, Opera, Infor,..)
• Aid finance analysts in data analysis, report generation, and forecasting activities using tools like Excel.
• Help finance accountants with journal entries, ledger maintenance, and month-end closing procedures.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation
• Generate ad-hoc financial reports and assist with year-end preparations.
• Contribute to process improvements, automating routine tasks where possible.

What We're Looking For

• You have proven experience in a finance role, with knowledge of accounting principles (AAT qualification or equivalent).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (Business central).
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work under deadlines.
• Good communication skills for team collaboration and stakeholder interaction.

What You'll Get

• 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Access to ILH Training Academy programmes, apprenticeships and supported study
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Complimentary uniform dry cleaning, plus discounted personal dry cleaning
• Interest-Free Season Ticket Loan
• Workplace Pension
• Team Member flat-rate and 50% Friends & Family hotel discount
• 50% discount across ILH food and beverage outlets
• Discounted drinks at Blooms Café
• Employee-funded Health Cash Plan
• Local Bloomsbury discounts
• Early Pay access
• Shopping discounts with selected retailers
• Salary sacrifice schemes including nursery care, Cycle to Work and technology
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders, wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme