Finance Assistant

Hotels Finance; Windsor; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free hotel breaks

Discounted hotel stays

Health & well-being platform (Heka)

Salary sacrifice (cycle to work, tech,

Enhanced parental leave

Loyalty awards & events

Learning & development opportunities

Wisdom Wellbeing CBT service

Subsidised learning courses

Free meals on duty

Complimentary on-site parking

Job summary

Sir Richard Sutton Limited (SRSL) seeks a Finance Assistant for the Hotels Finance team at The Francis Hotel in Bath. This hands-on role supports daily reconciliations, payments, reporting, and financial analysis, contributing to accurate records and informed decision-making.

You’ll work with hotel leaders and the Finance team across reconciliations, debt management, and cost reporting, with opportunities to develop skills in ERP systems and close collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounting or finance role, ideally within hospitality.
• Strong numerical skills and close attention to detail.
• Competent use of Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel.
• An organised and self-motivated approach, with the ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
• Confidence working independently while contributing positively to a wider team.
• Experience of Proc Wizard, another purchase-to-pay or purchase order system would be useful.
• Experience of NetSuite or a similar accounting system would also be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily revenue, payment, cash, and credit card reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Review Night Audit information and ensure financial records are accurate and complete.
• Maintain key performance information, including the EBITDA tracker, food and beverage reporting, and sales forecasts.
• Monitor outstanding debt, follow up with debtors, and support the Credit Control function in improving debtor days.
• Process approved invoices and payment runs, ensuring information is correctly coded and recorded in NetSuite.
• Support payroll productivity reporting by maintaining daily sales information in Sona.
• Provide accrual analysis and other financial information to support the Hotels Cost Accountant.
• Assist the General Manager and Heads of Department with financial analysis and queries as required.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Organised and self-motivated

Prioritisation & deadlines

Independent but collaborative

Tools

Excel

Procure Wizard

NetSuite

Microsoft 365

Job description

About SRSL

Sir Richard Sutton Limited (SRSL) operates across hospitality, agriculture, and property management. We aim to provide excellent service and create meaningful experiences for our guests, residents, partners, and local communities. Our teams work with purpose, professionalism, and respect across all areas of the business.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Finance Assistant to join our Hotels Finance team at The Francis Hotel in Bath. This is a hands‑on role at the heart of hotel operations, helping to keep our financial information accurate, our controls effective, and our teams equipped with the insight they need to understand performance.

You’ll work closely with hotel leaders and the wider Finance team across daily reconciliations, credit control, payments, reporting, and financial analysis. It’s a role that will suit someone who enjoys detail, takes ownership, and wants to make a practical contribution to the smooth running of the business.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Complete daily revenue, payment, cash, and credit card reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Review Night Audit information and ensure financial records are accurate and complete.
• Maintain key performance information, including the EBITDA tracker, food and beverage reporting, and sales forecasts.
• Monitor outstanding debt, follow up with debtors, and support the Credit Control function in improving debtor days.
• Process approved invoices and payment runs, ensuring information is correctly coded and recorded in NetSuite.
• Support payroll productivity reporting by maintaining daily sales information in Sona.
• Provide accrual analysis and other financial information to support the Hotels Cost Accountant.
• Assist the General Manager and Heads of Department with financial analysis and queries as required.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in an accounting or finance role, ideally within hospitality.
• Strong numerical skills and close attention to detail.
• Competent use of Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel.
• An organised and self‑motivated approach, with the ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
• Confidence working independently while contributing positively to a wider team.
• Experience of Procure Wizard, another purchase-to-pay or purchase order system would be useful.
• Experience of NetSuite or a similar accounting system would also be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

At SRSL, you’ll be joining a supportive and collaborative team. We offer:

• Opportunities to learn, grow, and develop
• Strong values and a commitment to wellbeing
• A caring, inclusive working environment
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in your role

You’ll be part of a business that values people and invests in their success.

Benefits

• Free and discounted hotel breaks – from your first day, you can enjoy a free one- or two-day break at any Sutton Hotel Collection hotel within a 12-month period. You, your family, and your friends can also access discounted hotel stays and dining in our restaurants.
• Heka benefits platform – access from day one, pre‑loaded with £150 to spend on a wide range of wellbeing‑focused products, experiences, and schemes, including health cash plans and gym memberships.
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including cycle to work, technology, and electric vehicles (T&Cs apply).
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay for expectant mothers and four weeks at 90% pay for fathers.
• Loyalty awards, annual social events, and celebrations.
• Learning and development – access to an extensive range of training opportunities to support your personal development.
• Wisdom Wellbeing – a confidential service offering cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), information, support, and advice across a broad range of subjects.
• Subsidised learning courses – financial contribution towards courses that support your learning and development.
• Free nutritious meals while on duty.
• Complimentary on‑site parking, where available.

Our Values

Everything we do is shaped by our four values: Purposeful, Excellent, Able, and Knowledgeable. These guide how we work with each other, support our guests and customers, and contribute to the long‑term success of SRSL.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I)

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know — we are happy to support you.

Our ESG Commitment

SRSL is committed to responsible and sustainable operations. All colleagues contribute to creating a positive environmental and social impact across our business.

Right to Work

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We will ask for proof of this during the recruitment process.