Finance Assistant

TN United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious hotel as a Finance Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in managing financial transactions to support the hotel's performance goals. This dynamic position requires strong accounting knowledge and organizational skills, ensuring accuracy in invoicing and financial reporting. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, contributing to a team dedicated to excellence. With opportunities for career growth within a rapidly expanding group, this role offers a chance to develop your skills in a supportive and rewarding atmosphere. Be part of a team that values your contributions and recognizes your efforts.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Free meals on duty

Uniform offered and dry cleaned

Discounted employee friends & family rates

Food and beverage discounts

Christmas gifts and employee parties

Introduce a friend scheme

Wage stream

Employee assistance programme

Long service recognition award

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support Finance Supervisor with accounts payable and receivable tasks.
• Conduct payment reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Accounting Principles

Financial Procedures

Organizational Skills

Effective Communication

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

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Holiday – 28 days holiday, enhanced after 5 years of service.

But there’s more...

• Free meals on duty.
• Uniform offered and dry cleaned.
• Discounted employee friends & family rates at Arora Hotels.
• Food and beverage discounts.
• Christmas gifts and employee parties.
• Introduce a friend scheme.
• Wage stream.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Arora star employee recognition.
• Long service recognition award.

About us...

Sofitel London Heathrow is an award-winning hotel that combines style and convenience. It features 605 spacious ensuite rooms, various restaurants and bars offering international cuisine, and is connected to terminal 5. The hotel also offers spa and fitness facilities, and 45 meeting rooms including a ballroom for up to 1,300 delegates.

What you will do...

Finance Assistants play a crucial role in processing financial transactions accurately and timely, helping the hotel achieve performance and credit targets. Your responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Finance Supervisor with daily accounts payable, receivable, and expense management tasks.
• Conducting payment reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
• Ensuring prompt and accurate invoicing.
• Monitoring credit limits and collections.
• Assisting with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Maintaining transaction accuracy.
• Providing administrative support to the finance team.

About you...

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills with high standards of written and spoken English.
• Ability to work independently and in a team within a fast-paced environment.
• An approachable, positive, and proactive manner.
• Experience in a similar role within a 5-star hotel is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Grow with us...

We are expanding rapidly, offering opportunities for career progression and development across our properties and brands as part of the Arora group.