Finance Assistant

Oxygen Finance; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bed & Breakfast stays

50% food and beverage discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Hapi discounts platform

Long Service Recognition Awards

Team Member recognition awards

Annual leave increases with service

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

leaf HOSPITALITY is seeking a organised Finance Assistant to support day-to-day finance activity across our hotel portfolio.) The role is based at DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln and involves working with hotel teams and the Shared Services Finance function to keep transactions and records accurate and timely.

This position suits someone with finance, accounts or administration experience who enjoys solving queries, meeting deadlines and building positive working relationships.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance, accounts or administration role.
• Confidence using Microsoft Excel and ability to learn online finance systems.
• Well-organised approach with ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily revenue control activities including reconciliations for credit card, cash, and ancillary revenue.
• Carry out revenue audits, investigate discrepancies and assist operational leaders to resolve them.
• Prepare revenue submissions and reporting within deadlines.
• Process purchase ledger invoices and reconcile supplier statements.

Skills

Excel

Office suite

Job description

Finance Assistant

Bring accuracy, organisation and great relationships to the heart of our Shared Services Finance team.

Join Our Team

We’re looking for an organised and collaborative Finance Assistant to support day-to-day finance activity across our portfolio of hotels. Based at DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln, you’ll work closely with hotel operational teams and the wider Shared Services Finance function to keep transactions, reconciliations, records and revenue controls accurate, efficient and on time.

This is a great opportunity for someone with finance, accounts or administration experience who enjoys solving queries, meeting deadlines and building positive working relationships.

Why Join Us?

• Team Member Programme with £50 Bed & Breakfast stays across participating leaf HOSPITALITY hotels
• 50% food and beverage discount
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Hapi discounts platform
• Long Service Recognition Awards
• Team Member recognition awards
• Annual leave that increases with length of service, gaining an additional day each year up to a maximum of 5 extra days
• Training and development opportunities

What You'll Be Doing

• Complete daily revenue control activities, including completing credit card, cash, change order, car parking and ancillary revenue reconciliations.
• Carry out revenue audits, investigate discrepancies and work with operational leaders to resolve them.
• Prepare required revenue submissions and reporting within agreed deadlines.
• Process purchase ledger invoices and reconciliation of supplier statements.
• Maintain the accounts receivable ledger, including invoices, statements, payment allocation and debt collection.
• Process customer deposits and other payments accurately within the Property Management System (PMS).
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation in line with company and legal requirements.
• Support month-end and period-end activity, escalating discrepancies, control issues or financial risks when needed.
• Help improve processes and support compliance with finance procedures and company standards.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a finance, accounts or administration role.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and the ability to learn online finance systems.
• A well-organised approach, with the ability to prioritise competing tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build positive working relationships.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider Shared Services team.
• Flexibility to respond to changing business priorities.
• Integrity, professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.

About leaf HOSPITALITY

leaf HOSPITALITY is a hotel management company trusted by owners to operate branded and independent hotels across the UK.

Since 2007, we've managed every property as if it were our own, combining commercial expertise with a people-first approach. We build strong teams, create memorable guest experiences and deliver long-term success for our hotels, owners and communities.

Everything we do is guided by one principle:

be EXCELLENT.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected and able to succeed. We celebrate individuality and believe diverse perspectives help us deliver better experiences for our guests, teams and communities.