Finance & Purchasing Assistant

The Standard, London; City Of London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A unique London hotel seeks a Finance & Purchasing Assistant to support purchasing and finance functions. The role requires 1+ years of experience in a similar environment, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Benefits include meals on duty, a pension scheme, and career development opportunities. Join a dynamic team and help create unforgettable guest experiences.

Benefits

Meals on Duty

Uniform & On-site Laundry Service

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance (2 x Annual Salary)

Medical Assistance

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount platform including Gym

Career Development opportunities

In-house Experience Programme

F&B Discounts

Recruitment Referral Bonus

Tuition Aid Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Social Committee activities

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in Purchasing or Finance role within a similar Lifestyle Hotel or large 4- or 5-star Hotel.
• Good understanding of Purchasing and ordering processes.
• Exceptional eye for detail and accuracy in cross-checking orders.

Responsibilities

• Support purchasing and finance functions with accurate order and invoice management.
• Raise and place orders on behalf of F&B outlets.
• Work with accounts payable to match purchase orders, invoices, and delivery notes.

Skills

Purchasing knowledge

Finance understanding

Strong numerical skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Birchstreet

Job description

Finance & Purchasing Assistant | Full Time | Kings Cross | £28,000 + Service Charge

We're looking for you London!

At The Standard, we don’t just run hotels—we create cultural hubs, social playgrounds, and unforgettable experiences. Our spaces buzz with energy, inclusivity, and creativity, and at the heart of it all. Our incredible team. We don’t do cookie‑cutter. We don’t do scripts. We do personality, passion, and individuality.

We believe that hotels should be more than just places to sleep—they should be destinations, experiences, and moments in time that guests remember long after they leave. That’s why we challenge the status quo, bringing bold ideas, unconventional luxury, and immersive culture to everything we do. Whether it’s a buzzing lobby, an unforgettable dining experience, or a rooftop that becomes the city’s go-to spot, we create spaces that are as dynamic as the people who visit them.

We’re now on the lookout for an Finance & Purchasing Assistant who embodies our 'Anything but Standard' ethos. At The Standard, we celebrate individuality, diversity, and creativity. We believe in hiring people, not just CVs. If you’re ready to shake up the hotel numbers game and be part of something truly unique, we’d love to meet you.

Your role

As a Finance & Purchasing Assistant at The Standard, London, you will play a key role in supporting both our purchasing and finance functions. Working closely with the Purchasing and Finance team, you will ensure that all orders, invoices and stock movements are managed smoothly and accurately.

On the purchasing side, you will be responsible for raising and placing orders on behalf of our F&B outlets and hotel departments. You will check and process delivery notes, making sure that goods are received to the correct standard, that delivery notes match the Purchase orders that have been raised in the system, or correcting the order where needed.

On the finance side, you will work with the accounts payable team to match purchase orders, invoices and delivery notes, compiling back‑up for approval and payment runs by our external shared service centre. You will help ensure invoices are coded correctly, logged promptly and paid on time. In addition, you may support across wider finance tasks such as reconciliations, income audit, accounts receivable and month‑end processes.

This is a detail‑focused role, where your organisation and accuracy will ensure both our purchasing and financial records are fully aligned. At the same time, your strong communication skills will allow you to handle queries from suppliers, colleagues and the shared service centre with professionalism and ease.

Do you have what it takes to be our Finance & Purchasing Assistant at The Standard, London

A minimum of 1+ years’ experience in either a Purchasing or Finance role gained within a similar Lifestyle Hotel, Restaurant Group or large 4‑ or 5‑star Hotel in London or the UK is essential for this role.

In addition to this you may also have:

• Have a good understanding of Purchasing and ordering processes and have previously used an electronic procurement system[Ideally Birchstreet]
• Have experience of food and beverage purchasing [Goods receiving and be familiar with items in terms of weights and quantities]
• Have an exceptional eye for detail, previously been used to cross checking detailed orders and invoices for accuracy
• Strong numerical skills and proficient in Microsoft Excel (intermediate level).
• Familiar with other accounting processes (although not essential)
• Naturally organised, able to multitask and prioritise effectively (to ensure prompt and accurate payment to suppliers).
• Motivated, proactive and professional, with great communication skills and a flair for building supplier and both external and internal relationships.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates.

Benefits

• Meals on Duty
• Uniform & On‑site Laundry Service
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance (2 x Annual Salary)
• Medical Assistance (including online GP & Physio)
• Employee Assistance Programme with Well‑being Service
• Discount platform including Gym
• Employee & Family Rates across Hyatt properties worldwide
• Career Development opportunities worldwide with Hyatt
• In‑house Experience Programme
• F&B Discounts ranging from 25–50%
• Recruitment Referral Bonus up to £1,000
• Tuition Aid Scheme & Subsidised Training
• Season Ticket Loan & Bike 2 Work Scheme
• Social Committee with regular monthly activities