Group Finance Supervisor - Bristol

Crest Hotels Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK hotel management group is seeking a Group Finance Supervisor for its Bristol office. This role involves overseeing daily finance operations and managing a team of Finance Assistants. The ideal candidate will possess an AAT Level 4 or equivalent qualification and have experience in finance supervision. Responsibilities include payment runs, management accounts preparation, and ensuring accuracy within the finance team. This position offers a salary ranging from £38,000 to £43,000 based on experience, along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

£30 BB per night colleague rate

50% off Food & Beverage

Meals on duty provided

Access to Hospitality Rewards

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory or senior transactional finance role.
• Strong understanding of AP/AR processes and reconciliations.
• Confident communicator skilled at supporting and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily processing and support payment runs.
• Assist with management accounts preparation.
• Ensure the finance team maintains accurate and timely work.

Skills

Team Leadership

Workflow Management

Bookkeeping Principles

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving Abilities

Communication Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Education

AAT Level 4 / ACCA / ACA / CIMA qualification

Tools

XERO

Procure Wizard

Job description

Group Finance Supervisor - Bristol

Group Finance Supervisor Crest Hotels Central Office, Bristol

Crest Hotels Group, buy, develop and manage uniquely positioned hotels in the UK. Privately owned and operated, with core values focused around true-hospitality, engaged teams, and serving the community that our hotels are located in.

The Role of Group Finance Supervisor

We are seeking an organised and proactive Group Finance Supervisor to join our hotel group’s finance team. This newly created role will act as a key link between the Group Finance Director and a team of three Finance Assistants. As Group Finance Supervisor you will oversee daily processing, support payment runs, assist with management accounts preparation, and ensure the finance team consistently delivers accurate and timely work.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled finance professional who enjoys workflow management, coaching others, and strengthening financial processes within a multi-site hospitality environment to become a Group Finance Supervisor.

Responsibilities

The Group Finance Supervisor main areas of responsibility will be :

• Team Leadership & Workflow Management
• Finance Operations
• Management Accounts Support
• Additional Duties as required

The role of Group Finance Supervisor will report to the Group Finance Director, the role is ideal for someone who’s experience, and skills closely align with the below experience & qualifications we require.

Job Overview

As the Group Finance Supervisor, you will act as a key link between the Group Finance Director, and a team of three Finance Assistants. You will oversee daily processing, support payment runs, assist with management accounts preparation, and ensure the finance team consistently delivers accurate and timely work.

Experience & Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 / ACCA / ACA / CIMA qualification.
• Experience in a supervisory or senior transactional finance role (e.g., Senior Finance Assistant, AP / AR Supervisor, Finance Officer).
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles, AP / AR processes, reconciliations, and month-end procedures.
• Experience with payment runs and exposure to management accounts is highly desirable.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to keep the team on track.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Confident communicator skilled at supporting and developing junior team members.
• Proficient with finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience of using XERO and Procure Wizard or similar would be desirable.

Person specification

• Skilled finance professional.
• Proven ability to coach others.
• Ambition to achieve accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work under own initiative.
• Able to develop relationships with key colleagues.
• Able to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment.

Benefits

• £30 BB per night colleague rate
• £60 BB per night for Friends and Family rate
• Celebration of milestone employment anniversaries
• 50% off Food & Beverage in our hotels
• Meals on duty provided
• Access to Hospitality Rewards
• Offerings from retail and dining discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme and same day on-line GP appointments
• Quarterly Shining Star recognition
• Annual colleague celebrations

Group Finance Supervisor

Full Time

£38,000 - £43,000 per annum depending on experience