Finance Assistant - 02- Finance

InterContinental London – The O2 - Arora Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Uniform provided and dry cleaned

Friends & family rates at Arora Hotels

Food and beverage discounts

Christmas gifts and employee parties

Introduce a friend scheme

Cycle to work scheme

UK attraction discounts @ Merlin Enter

Taste card

Life assurance scheme

Employee assistance programme

Arora star employee recognition

Long service recognition award

Job summary

InterContinental London – The O2, part of the Arora Group, seeks a Finance Assistant for a 1-year fixed-term contract at our Greenwich Peninsula property. You will support daily accounting tasks, process invoices, reconcile payments and assist with month-end close.

The role requires solid accounting knowledge, strong English communication, and Excel proficiency. Experience in a 5-star hotel is advantageous. 28 days holiday and enhanced benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Professional appearance and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Experience in a similar hotel finance role is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Finance assistants in our team play a crucial role in ensuring we process financial transactions accurately and timely.
• Support Finance Supervisor with daily tasks including accounts payable and receivable, and expense management.
• Conduct daily payment reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies.
• Ensure invoices are correct and sent out promptly.
• For all in-house accounts with direct billing terms, ensure that the direct billing details are properly set up and approved.
• Monitor credit limits for all outstanding accounts.
• Ensure timely collections of outstanding payments.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial closing processes.
• Provide administrative support to the finance department as needed.

Skills

Accounting principles

Organizational skills

Written and spoken English

Independence and teamwork

Proactive attitude

Education

Degree in finance/accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

1-year fixed-term contract

Salary £ 29,217 plus tronc Holiday – 28 days holiday, enhanced after 5 years of service.

Benefits

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. Cycle 2 work scheme. UK attraction discounts @ Merlin Entertainments. Taste card. Life assurance scheme. Wage stream. Employee assistance programme. Arora star employee recognition. Long service recognition award.

Company Overview

About us: Nestled on Greenwich Peninsula, attached to the O2, InterContinental London- The O2 embraces a captivating backdrop of the River Thames and Canary Wharf. Our five-star hotel includes 493 bedrooms, a diverse dining selection, spa facilities, state-of-the-art conference and meeting rooms, including the UK's largest pillar-free ballroom.

Your Role

• Finance Assistants in our team play a crucial role in ensuring we process financial transactions accurately and timely, helping the hotel achieve optimum performance and meet credit targets.
• Support Finance Supervisor with daily tasks including accounts payable and receivable, and expense management.
• Conduct daily payment reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies.
• Ensure invoices are correct and sent out promptly.
• For all in-house accounts with direct billing terms, ensure that the direct billing details are properly set up and approved.
• Monitor credit limits for all outstanding accounts.
• Ensure timely collections of outstanding payments.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial closing processes.
• Maintain accuracy and ensure all transactions are recorded correctly.
• Provide administrative support to the finance department as needed.

Your Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial procedures.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with a high standard of written and spoken English.
• A smart and professional appearance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Most of all, you will have an approachable, positive, and proactive manner.
• Experience in a similar role within a 5-star hotel is a significant advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is required.
• A degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is preferred.

Grow with us... We are growing rapidly and with growth comes advancement opportunities. Being part of the Arora group, there are exciting opportunities for career progression and development across our properties and brands.