Finance Assistant - 02- Finance

InterContinental London - The O2; Ilford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Free meals on duty

Uniform provided and dry cleaned

Employee discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Merlin Entertainments and Arora perks

Job summary

InterContinental London - The O2 is seeking a Finance Assistant to support daily financial operations within a five-star hotel environment. You will process accounts payable and receivable, manage expenses, and assist with monthly and year-end closings.

Strong Excel and MS Office skills are essential, with a degree in finance or accounting preferred. The role requires accuracy, strong communication, and the ability to work independently or as part of a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial procedures.
• Experience in a similar role within a 5-star hotel is advantageous.
• Sufficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is required.
• A degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and receivable, and manage expenses.
• Conduct daily payment reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure invoices are correct and issued promptly.
• Set up and approve direct billing details for in-house accounts.
• Monitor credit limits for outstanding accounts and ensure timely collections.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial close processes.
• Maintain accuracy of all financial transactions and provide admin support to the finance department.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Attention to detail

Independent and team work

Education

Finance or accounting degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Salary £ 29,217 plus troncHoliday - 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. 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.

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.

A bit about what you will do

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.
  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.