Finance Assistant

Barons Eden - Hotel and Spa Collection; Moreton-in-Marsh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel and spa collection seeks a Finance Assistant to support its finance department in Moreton-in-Marsh. This full-time role, ideal for those with 1-2 years of finance experience, includes responsibilities like managing daily revenue, purchase ledger duties, and month-end processing. An ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills and a proactive attitude, contributing to the financial integrity of our business. Enjoy benefits such as discounts on stays, a complimentary spa day for work anniversaries, and a supportive training program.

Benefits

Complimentary Spa Day for work anniversaries

Coffee and snacks from the kitchen

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking on-site

Discounts on overnight stays and spa days

Discounts on food, drink and retail

Comprehensive induction and training programme

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of relevant finance experience (ideally within the hotel or hospitality industry).
• Strong working knowledge of purchase and sales ledger processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• A proactive, can-do attitude with a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Accurately manage and reconcile daily revenue and cash received.
• Maintain and balance general ledgers using the PMS system.
• Prepare and update weekly debt reports.
• Assist with purchase ledger duties including invoice processing in Sage, reconciling statements, and resolving discrepancies.
• Support the month-end process including accruals, prepayments, and fixed asset schedules.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation.
• Step in to support other finance team members when required.

Skills

Excel

Data reconciliation

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Sage

PMS systems

Job description

About Us

At Barons Eden, we are a collection of award-winning spa and hotel destinations, committed to delivering exceptional experiences. Our mission is to treat every guest as a friend of the family, creating positive and memorable moments during their stay. We value individuality, flair, and operational excellence, fostering a close-knit team that champions passion and positivity.

About The Role

Are you passionate about numbers, a whiz with Excel, and an excellent communicator? If so, you could be the perfect addition to our Finance Team!

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our small but integral finance department, supporting the accurate and timely processing of financial data across purchase ledger, sales ledger, and cashbook functions. Your work will directly contribute to the financial integrity and success of our business.

This role is ideal for someone looking to take the next step in their finance career—especially within a vibrant, hospitality-focused business where every transaction counts.

Our Finance Assistant role is critical in ensuring every transaction counts towards the business performance. This would suit someone who is looking to develop a career in finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately manage and reconcile daily revenue and cash received
• Maintain and balance general ledgers using the PMS system
• Prepare and update weekly debt reports
• Assist with purchase ledger duties including invoice processing in Sage, reconciling statements, and resolving discrepancies
• Support the month-end process including accruals, prepayments, and fixed asset schedules
• Assist with year-end audit preparation
• Step in to support other finance team members when required
  
  

What We're Looking For

• 1–2 years of relevant finance experience (ideally within the hotel or hospitality industry)
• Strong working knowledge of purchase and sales ledger processes
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems (Sage preferred)
• Experience with PMS systems (preferred but not essential)
• A proactive, can-do attitude with a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities
  
  

In Return, We Can Offer You Benefits Such As…

• Celebrate your work anniversaries with a Complimentary Spa Day at Hoar Cross Hall or Eden Hall.
• Coffee and snacks from our kitchen.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free parking on-site.
• Discounts on overnight stays and spa days for you and your guests.
• Discounts on food, drink and retail across our venues.
• Comprehensive induction and training programme.
• Pension scheme.
  
  

Additional Information

• Full-time role: 40 hours per week, 8am-4pm
• Location: Based at Head Office, Moreton-in-Marsh
  
  

People say you can’t choose your family, well we choose you to be part of ours….