Hotel Accounts Assistant

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier hotel in Edinburgh is seeking a detail-oriented Hotel Accounts Assistant to join the finance team. This role involves supporting financial and back-office operations, ensuring accurate invoices, managing petty cash, and assisting with month-end processes. Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of related experience and possess strong organizational skills. Competitive development opportunities offered.

Benefits

Genuine career opportunities

Access to training and development resources

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year's experience as an accounting assistant or senior receptionist, or 2 years as a receptionist in a hotel.
• Knowledge of accounting software and property management systems is desirable.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices and credit notes.
• Maintain petty cash records and perform cash reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end processes and prepare accruals.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Fluency in written and spoken English

Education

AAT or similar qualification

Tools

Oracle Fusion Cloud

Hotel Property Management Systems

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Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by the Unlimited Collection is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Hotel Accounts Assistant to join our finance team. You will report to the Hotel General Manager, playing a crucial role in supporting the financial and back-office operations of the hotel.

A Hotel Accounts Assistant will be responsible for:

• Sales Purchase Ledger: Ensuring invoices and credit notes are raised and posted accurately and in a timely manner.
• Coordinating with outsourced providers for purchase invoices and reconciling delivery to invoices received and purchase orders.
• Payments and Treasury: Responsible for petty cash, including maintenance of petty cash records and completion of cash reconciliations within given guidelines.
• Reconciliation of receipt accounts including cash, credit card, and BACS.
• Month End: Assisting the Finance team with month-end processes.
• Preparing accruals and bad debt provisions.
• Credit Control: Maintaining the timely and effective collection of debts, including corporate invoices.

To be successful in the role of Hotel Accounts Assistant, we require:

• Minimum of 1 year's experience as an accounting assistant or senior receptionist, or 2 years' experience as a receptionist in a hotel or service apartment residence business.
• Knowledge of Oracle Fusion Cloud accounting software (desirable).
• Knowledge of Hotel Property Management Systems (desirable).
• AAT or similar qualification / working towards qualification (desirable).
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize.

Working with us provides the following benefits:

• Genuine career opportunities within our business.
• Valuable on-the-job training, along with access to our digital online learning platform and numerous other learning and development opportunities.

About Us

The Unlimited Collection is a brand of The Ascott Limited.

At The Ascott Limited, we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds to create a supportive and thriving workplace where everyone can contribute their unique perspectives.

Ascott is a trusted hospitality company with a presence across Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA. Its diversified accommodation offerings include serviced residences, co-living properties, hotels, and independent senior living apartments. Its award-winning brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu, and Yello. Through the Ascott Star Rewards (ASR) loyalty program, members enjoy exclusive privileges and offers at participating properties.

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