Finance Assistant - W Edinburgh

s1jobs; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room rates discount for associates

Discounts on food & beverage

Paid time off

Wellbeing resources

Local benefits

Job summary

W Edinburgh, part of the Marriott International family, seeks a Finance Assistant to support the Finance and Accounting department with accurate records, auditing transactions, processing invoices and cash controls. The role collaborates across Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Income Audit, and General Cashier functions to ensure financial accuracy.

Key duties include processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial reports, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of related Finance, Accounting, Administration, or bookkeeping experience.
• Strong analytical, arithmetic, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with English language proficiency.
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• No supervisory experience required.
• Please note, all candidates applying for this role must have obtained the right to work and live in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Review figures, postings, and financial documents to ensure accuracy, correct coding, and compliance with company procedures.
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute financial, accounting, auditing, payroll, and statistical reports.
• Process invoices, account statements, direct billing transactions, and accounts receivable activities accurately and on time.
• Manage accounts payable processes, verify purchase orders, and ensure supplier invoices are approved and paid promptly.
• Reconcile financial records, POS systems, revenues, payment methods, and period-end financial reports.
• Monitor cash handling activities, administer cashier banks, prepare daily deposits, and investigate cash variances.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Teamwork

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Job description

W Hotels' mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We're here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests' passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what's possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

Finance Assistant

W Edinburgh

At W Hotels, we do things differently. We are bold, curious and unapologetically ourselves. Our people bring energy, creativity and personality to everything they do. We celebrate individuality and encourage fresh thinking. Here, your ideas have a voice. Your ambition has room to grow. And no two days look the same. We challenge convention and push hospitality forward.

As part of the Marriott International family, W Hotels offers more than a job. It is an opportunity to be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

Position Summary

The Finance Assistant is responsible for supporting the Finance and Accounting department by maintaining accurate financial records, auditing transactions, processing invoices, reconciling accounts, managing cash controls, and preparing financial reports. This role ensures compliance with company policies and procedures while supporting Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Income Audit, and General Cashier functions to maintain financial accuracy and operational efficiency.

What You'll Do

• Review figures, postings, and financial documents to ensure accuracy, correct coding, and compliance with company procedures.
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute financial, accounting, auditing, payroll, and statistical reports.
• Process invoices, account statements, direct billing transactions, and accounts receivable activities accurately and on time.
• Manage accounts payable processes, verify purchase orders, and ensure supplier invoices are approved and paid promptly.
• Reconcile financial records, POS systems, revenues, payment methods, and period-end financial reports.
• Monitor cash handling activities, administer cashier banks, prepare daily deposits, and investigate cash variances.
• Maintain accurate financial records, spreadsheets, documentation, and confidential company information.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders to resolve account queries and support operational objectives.

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of related Finance, Accounting, Administration, or bookkeeping experience.
• Strong analytical, arithmetic, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with English language proficiency.
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• No supervisory experience required.
• Please note, all candidates applying for this role must have obtained the right to work and live in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of our recruitment process

Our Benefits

• At Marriott, we put people first - it's one of our distinctive core values.
• Through Explore by Marriott Bonvoy™, our associates have access to special room rates, discounts on food and beverage, experiences, and more across Marriott's portfolio of 30+ hotel brands and 9,500+ properties worldwide.
• Associates receive paid leave to use for vacations, sick time, holidays and more.
• Through our global TakeCare platform, associates have access to locally driven wellbeing activities and resources designed to meet people where they are.
• Depending on the property and role, additional local benefits may also be available.

Our award-winning culture

Marriott International is consistently recognized as an employer of choice globally by FORTUNE magazine, DiversityInc and Great Places to Work Institute, among others. Visit life.marriott.com to learn more about our workplace culture and career opportunities.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.