Regional Payroll & Finance Assistant

Rocco Forte Hotels; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel rates

F&B discount

Spa discount

Training opportunities

Meals on duty

Social events

Pension

Cycle to work

EAP

Job summary

Brown’s Hotel in London is seeking a Regional Payroll & Finance Assistant to join the hotel finance team in St. James's. You will manage day-to-day payroll input and payments for Brown’s Hotel and The Balmoral, and work across two sites.

The role requires payroll experience, ideally in hospitality, knowledge of Fourth Payroll, and the ability to meet tight deadlines. You will produce reports, assist with month-end tasks, and support finance with audits and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a payroll function, preferably in a hotel or hospitality.
• Finance experience, particularly hotel finance desirable.
• Familiar with Fourth Payroll and hospitality systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day payroll input and administration for Brown's Hotel and The Balmoral.
• Produce reports for management on payroll productivity and payroll costs.
• Process the monthly payroll for approx. 600 team members across two sites.
• Processing and submitting pension payments.
• Reconciliation of the monthly payroll to financial systems and bank.
• Preparation of annual reporting such as Gender Pay Gap reporting and PSA.
• Action attachments of earnings, student loans, staff loans, etc.
• Respond to finance-related queries and provide admin support to the Finance team.
• Ensure all financial processes align with policies, controls and audits.
• Assist the Regional FC and FD with month end journals and other tasks.
• Maintain high levels of accuracy, confidentiality and professionalism.

Skills

Payroll

Finance

Hospitality experience

Deadline oriented

Tools

Fourth Payroll

Job description

Our hotel

Brown's Hotel, part of the Rocco Forte Hotels group, is London's first hotel, opening in 1832 on Albemarle Street. With a rich history, it has become a prestigious landmark, welcoming distinguished guests. Located in the heart of Mayfair, it offers easy access to Bond Street’s luxury boutiques, Dover Street Market, The Royal Academy of Arts, and independent galleries. Brown's embodies Rocco Forte Hotels' philosophy of blending local character with world-class hospitality.
Rocco Forte Hotels are a collection of iconic hotels that respects the individuality of location and its team members, encouraging them to be their natural selves while providing a local, authentic experience to our guests.

This role will be based within the hotel finance team, located in our head offices in St. James's.

Your key responsibilities

We are looking for a passionate and driven Regional Payroll & Finance Assistant to join our team. You will play a key role in supporting the achievement of financial and operational objectives.

As a valued part of the Forte family, you will:

• Managing the day-to-day payroll input and administration for both Brown's Hotel and The Balmoral.

• Producing reports for management on payroll productivity and payroll costs.

• Process the monthly payroll for approx. 600 team members across two sites.

• Processing and submitting pension payments.

• Reconciliation of the monthly payroll to financial systems and bank.

• Preparation of annual reporting such as Gender Pay Gap reporting and PSA.

• Action any official requests for Attachment of earnings, student loans, staff loans etc

• Responding to finance-related queries and providing administrative support to the Finance team.

• Ensuring all financial processes are completed in accordance with company policies, internal controls, and audit requirements.

• Assisting the Regional FC and FD with month end journals and other finance tasks as required.

• Maintaining the highest levels of accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism in all finance-related activities.

• Supporting the Finance Department in delivering service and operational standards that meet or exceed the quality expectations of the division and the wider business.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Regional Payroll & Finance Assistant who is passionate about maintaining high standards and ensuring an exceptional guest experience. We are looking for an individual who brings:

• Experience in a payroll function, preferably in a hotel or hospitality business.

• Additional experience in finance, particularly hotel finance experience is desirable.

• Previous experience working with Fourth Payroll and other hospitality-related systems is desirable.

• Ability to meet strict deadlines.

• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and grow in hospitality.

• Strong work ethic and enthusiasm for the role.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and confidently use relevant hotel systems.

• Independent yet effective in team collaboration across departments.

Why join us at Rocco Forte Hotels?

Being part of Rocco Forte Hotels means engaging in a career where passion and dedication are recognised and rewarded, making it an ideal place for those seeking growth and excellence in the hospitality industry.

Working with us provides access to the following perks:

• Discounted rates across our collection of iconic hotels - £25/€30 per night

• 50% discount on Food and Beverage, 25% discount on Spa Treatments & 20% discount on Health Spa products

• Extensive learning and development opportunities

• Meals on duty

• Social activities and events

• Recognition programs & Annual awards

• Pension Scheme

• Season Ticket Loan / Cycle to Work Scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme