Finance Assistant

The Lensbury; Teddington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leisure company located in Teddington is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to manage daily financial operations and assist in periodic financial reporting. The ideal candidate should have strong income audit experience and be proficient in Excel. Responsibilities include managing Accounts Receivable processes, overseeing revenue reconciliation, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. A great opportunity for those looking to grow within a dynamic hospitality environment.

Benefits

Discounts at the company and across the portfolio

Use of leisure facilities

EAP with 24/7 helpline

Online benefits portal with discounts

Staff Awards and Social events

Free meals during duty

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Refer a Friend programme

Paid annual leave of 28 days

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 ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Receivable and Income Audit processes.
• Oversee daily revenue reconciliation.
• Conduct Food and Beverage review and analysis.
• Perform UK bank reconciliations.
• Handle balance sheet work including reconciliations.
• Assist the Financial Controller in periodic financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal control procedures.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects.
• Produce Management Information Reports.

Skills

Income audit experience

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Self-accounting environment experience

Understanding of Profit & Loss processes

Understanding of Balance Sheet processes

Tools

Access Dimensions

Opera

Symphony

Flow

Freedom Pay

Elavon Premier Spa

Job description

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 and 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

To be successful in this role, you must possess the following qualifications, attitude, behaviours, skills, and values:

• 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