Finance Assistant

Hyde; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their team. This role involves managing daily financial operations, resolving discrepancies, overseeing accounts receivable and payable, and ensuring compliance with financial policies. Candidates should have prior experience in finance, excellent organizational skills, and a collaborative spirit. Attractive perks include generous holiday allowances, wellness support, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Up to 28 days holidays

Pension and life insurance

Health cash plan

Retail & hospitality perks

Free meals during shifts

Extra time off for volunteering

Cycle to work scheme

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance role, preferably in hospitality.
• Knowledge of accounting principles.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily audits and reconciliation of all transactions.
• Monitor overdue accounts and communicate with customers.
• Assist with month-end/year-end close processes.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication

Education

Experience as a Finance Assistant

Tools

MS Office

Adaco

Opera

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We’re on the lookout for a Finance Assistant to join our Finance team! Reporting to the Director of Finance, you’ll be a key player, helping the team with the day-to-day tasks and ensuring our financial operations are perfectly in tune.

What you’ll do…

• Daily Financial Oversight: Conduct daily audits and reconciliation of all revenue, income, and VAT transactions, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
• Discrepancy Resolution: Identify and investigate financial discrepancies, implementing corrective actions to resolve issues and prevent recurrence.
• Accounts Receivable Management: Monitor overdue accounts, communicate with customers regarding payments, and ensure accurate posting and receipting of all incoming monies.
• Accounts Payable & Cost Control: Process Accounts Payable invoices, analyse expenses for cost optimization, manage supplier queries, and establish cost control procedures to minimize waste.
• Vendor & System Management (Adaco): Onboard new suppliers, maintain vendor and pricing details in Adaco, conduct staff training on the system, and review reports for purchasing and inventory accuracy.
• Commission Processing: Review, validate, and accurately process travel agent commission claims, ensuring compliance with agreements and booking eligibility.
• Compliance & Reporting: Actively review and ensure adherence to internal policies, assist with month-end/year-end close processes, and prepare documentation for audits.

Job Description

We’re on the lookout for a Finance Assistant to join our Finance team! Reporting to the Director of Finance, you’ll be a key player, helping the team with the day-to-day tasks and ensuring our financial operations are perfectly in tune.

What you’ll do…

• Daily Financial Oversight: Conduct daily audits and reconciliation of all revenue, income, and VAT transactions, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
• Discrepancy Resolution: Identify and investigate financial discrepancies, implementing corrective actions to resolve issues and prevent recurrence.
• Accounts Receivable Management: Monitor overdue accounts, communicate with customers regarding payments, and ensure accurate posting and receipting of all incoming monies.
• Accounts Payable & Cost Control: Process Accounts Payable invoices, analyse expenses for cost optimization, manage supplier queries, and establish cost control procedures to minimize waste.
• Vendor & System Management (Adaco): Onboard new suppliers, maintain vendor and pricing details in Adaco, conduct staff training on the system, and review reports for purchasing and inventory accuracy.
• Commission Processing: Review, validate, and accurately process travel agent commission claims, ensuring compliance with agreements and booking eligibility.
• Compliance & Reporting: Actively review and ensure adherence to internal policies, assist with month-end/year-end close processes, and prepare documentation for audits.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for…

• Proven Experience as a Finance Assistant, preferably in hospitality industry.
• Knowledge of Opera and Adaco is desirable.
• Good knowledge and experience of MS Office applications including Excel.
• Good understanding of accounting principles.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accuracy and precision in financial records.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, this role requires collaboration with colleagues from various departments.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Your humble and open to ideas. We leave our egos at the door and help get it done.
• You want to be part of something bigger and have fun along the way.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you…

• Up to 28 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays), pension and life insurance.
• A health cash plan to claim money back and get access to lots of ways to support your physical & mental wellbeing.
• Treat yourself with lots of retail & hospitality perks through our partners.
• Enjoy an experience stay at Hyde and a meal for two after your discovery period.
• Goes without saying, but we’ll feed you during your shift.
• Extra time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities
• Cycle to work scheme
• The chance to make your mark in a fast-growing Brand
• Learning opportunities to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make, and thrive at work
• Excellent discounts across the entire Ennismore family of brands.

Hyde is an equal opportunity employer. We endeavor to select, place, train, and promote the best qualified individuals based upon job-related factors such as ability, work quality, suitability, experience, and potential.