Junior Financial Accountant

Sea Containers London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious lifestyle hotel in London is seeking a Junior Financial Accountant to manage cost control across its properties. The successful candidate will ensure financial integrity by monitoring and optimizing operational costs. Responsibilities include preparing cost reports, collaborating with finance teams, and supporting budgeting processes. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive service charge

6 complimentary nights a year at any Lore Group hotel

50% Employee discount at partner hotels

Bespoke training programmes

Free meals on duty

Quarterly award ceremonies

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Experience in cost control and financial procedures.
• Ability to collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily cost control operations for both properties.
• Prepare accurate cost reports identifying trends and savings.
• Conduct regular stock takes and reconcile inventory records.

Skills

Cost control

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Inventory management

Collaboration with finance teams

Job description

Overview

A lifestyle Hotel based on London's eccentric South Bank. With 354 bedrooms, award-winning food and drink outlets and an electric energy, Sea Containers London is a destination where glamour meets brutalism - and it's your London anchor on the River Thames.

We're seeking a detail-driven, proactive Junior Financial Accountant to oversee and manage cost control functions across our two London properties. You'll be at the heart of ensuring our financial integrity by monitoring, analysing, and optimising operational costs—keeping everything running efficiently without compromising the quality and creativity our hotels are known for.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily cost control operations for both properties, including purchasing, stock control, and expense monitoring.
• Prepare accurate cost reports, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for savings.
• Conduct regular stock takes and reconcile inventory records with accounting data.
• Work closely with F&B, purchasing, and finance teams to maintain cost efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards for procurement and inventory control.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Implement and maintain strong internal controls across departments.
• Prepare month end cost of sales journals and accruals
• Assist in month end P&L reporting

Salary: Competitive service charge, plus benefits

Benefits

• Guest experience including dinner and drinks
• 6 complimentary nights a year at any Lore Group hotel
• Lore Group Employee & Immediate Family Rates
• Lore Group Friend and Family Rates
• 50% Employee discount and 25% Friends and Family discount at over 800 partner hotels via Lore Discovery
• 50% discount in Lore Group restaurants and bars
• Discounts in our spa and cinema
• Contribution towards Health - Cash Plan
• 2 days paid volunteering leave per year
• Life Assurance
• Length of service incentives (additional holiday)
• Bespoke training programmes
• Free meals on duty
• Incentives such as Ride-to-Work and season ticket loan
• Quarterly employee award ceremony and company staff parties
• Employee assistance programme

Location: London