Finance Assistant

The Lensbury Resort; Teddington; On-site; GBP 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Teddington is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support daily financial operations and compliance with internal controls. This pivotal role involves managing accounts receivable and income audits while assisting the Financial Controller with reporting. The ideal candidate will excel in financial management within hospitality, possess analytical skills and advanced Excel knowledge. Additional benefits include leisure facility access, meal provisions, and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Discounts at The Lensbury

Use of leisure facilities

EAP with 24/7 helpline

Free meals while on duty

28 days annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Refer a Friend programme

Qualifications

• Strong experience in income audit within a multi-departmental hospitality business.
• Proven experience working in a self-accounting environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Receivable (AR) and Income Audit (IA) processes.
• Oversee daily revenue reconciliation.
• Conduct Food and Beverage review for financial performance.
• Perform UK bank reconciliations.
• Assist in periodic financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal control procedures.

Skills

Income audit experience

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel knowledge

Understanding of Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet

Tools

Access Dimensions

Opera

Symphony

Flow

Freedom Pay

Elavon Premier Spa

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Finance Assistant

The Lensbury, Broom Rd, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 9NU

About us

Part of London + Regional Hotels, The Lensbury Resort is located on the banks of the River Thames at Teddington and is home to an exclusive leisure club, a 155‑bedroom hotel, meeting and events space, restaurant, bar, Spa and 25 acres of gardens and grounds.

The Role

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Finance Assistant to support our Finance Department in managing daily financial operations. This key role will focus on supporting the Financial Controller in all periodic reporting, daily financial operations, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. The ideal candidate will have experience working within a multi‑departmental hospitality business, specifically with income audits and financial management processes.

Benefits

• Discounts at The Lensbury and across the L+R portfolio
• Use of some leisure facilities, including gym & swimming pool (after successful 30-day review)
• EAP with 24/7 helpline for you and your family
• Online benefits portal with Hospitality Rewards, offering lots of discounts across major brands
• Staff Awards and Social events throughout the year
• Free meals whilst on duty
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Refer a Friend programme
• Paid annual leave of 28 days, including public holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for managing Accounts Receivable (AR) and Income Audit (IA) processes.
• Oversee daily revenue reconciliation, ensuring all revenue is accurately recorded and processed.
• Conduct Food and Beverage review and analysis to assess financial performance.
• Perform UK bank reconciliations and ensure all bank transactions are accurately reflected.
• Handle balance sheet work, including reconciliations and adjustments as needed.
• Assist the Financial Controller in all periodic financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal control procedures across all activities within the finance department and the hotel.
• Assist with ad‑hoc projects or other tasks as required by the Finance Department.
• Produce Management Information Reports as required by Senior Management.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in income audit within a multi‑departmental hospitality business.
• Proven experience working in a self‑accounting environment.
• An understanding of Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel (essential).

Systems Used

• Access Dimensions
• Opera
• Symphony
• Flow
• Freedom Pay
• Elavon Premier Spa

Job Details

• Job Ref: TLH1338
• Branch: The Lensbury
• Location: Teddington
• Salary/Benefits: £29k per annum; use of leisure facilities, EAP, discounts across the L+R portfolio and more!
• Contract type: Contract
• Hours: Full Time (40 hrs per week)
• Shift pattern: 9:00‑17:30 including break
• Date posted: 04/12/2025
• Closing date: 17/01/2026