Hotel Finance & Payroll Lead - Assistant Controller

Himanchestercity; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts across retail

Free onsite gym

IHG Friends & Family hotel discounts

Meals provided on duty

Development and career progression

Recognition programs

Job summary

Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to support the Financial Controller in managing day-to-day hotel finances, oversee payroll, and supervise the Accounts Assistant. You will help ensure accurate records, robust controls, and timely reporting in a busy hospitality environment.

The role requires experience in payroll processing, strong financial knowledge, and the ability to work with hotel management to maintain efficient financial operations and

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll processing in a hospitality setting is essential.
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Experience supervising or supporting a junior team member is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail with accuracy in financial data.

Responsibilities

• Support the Financial Controller with day-to-day financial management of the hotel.
• Oversee payroll processing and maintain payroll records.
• Supervise the Accounts Assistant and allocate finance tasks.
• Assist with month-end close, reporting, and financial analysis.
• Ensure adherence to financial controls and procedures.
• Collaborate with hotel management on financial policies and audits.

Skills

Payroll processing

Financial controls

Month-end processes

Team supervision

Reconciliations

Attention to detail

Hospitality industry

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to support the Financial Controller in managing day-to-day hotel finances, oversee payroll, and supervise the Accounts Assistant. You will help ensure accurate records, robust controls, and timely reporting in a busy hospitality environment.

The role requires experience in payroll processing, strong financial knowledge, and the ability to work with hotel management to maintain efficient financial operations and