Senior Finance Assistant

LGH Hotel Management Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel management company in London is seeking a meticulous Senior Finance Assistant to manage financial operations. Responsibilities include invoice validation, daily revenue reporting, and collaboration across departments. Ideal candidates will have a strong attention to detail and understanding of finance processes. This role offers various employee benefits and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Employee discounts on hotel rates

Shopping discounts

Free legal & money advice

Counseling sessions

Cycle to work scheme

Free meals on duty

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and revenue auditing.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with finance systems and general ledger reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Validate and process daily invoices, ensuring timely payments.
• Prepare and distribute daily revenue reports.
• Audit daily revenue summaries and reconcile payments.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Accounts payable

Revenue auditing

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Proactive mindset

Job description

Senior Finance Assistant

Sanderson Hotel

The Opportunity

Are you a detail-driven finance professional with a passion for precision and process? Do you thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment where accuracy and timeliness are key? If so, we’d love to welcome you to our team!

We’re on the lookout for a meticulous and motivated Senior Finance Assistant to ensure the smooth flow of our financial operations across two iconic hotels. From invoice validation to daily revenue reporting, your work will be at the heart of our business success.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Invoice Accuracy & Payments: Validate, match, and process daily invoices, ensuring timely payments and taking advantage of vendor discounts.
• Purchase Order Management: Maintain and match POs, expense claims, and ensure departmental approvals are in place.
• Petty Cash & Reimbursements: Manage weekly reimbursements and staff claims with precision and care.
• Revenue Reporting: Prepare and distribute daily revenue reports to Hotel and F&B management, ensuring all records are accurate and complete.
• Audit & Reconciliation: Audit daily revenue summaries, reconcile credit card payments, and ensure ledgers balance to the general ledger.
• Financial Journals & Accruals: Prepare monthly accruals, entertainment checks, and commission journals.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Liaise with department managers, respond to vendor queries, and support ad-hoc reporting needs.
• Career Development: Cross-train in other finance areas to support your growth and provide coverage when needed.

Benefits

• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across our Best Western hotel portfolio.
• Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Hospital & death benefit plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
• Recipe ideas
• Advice on keeping active and healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and tv
• Breathing exercises
• 24/7 advice and support line
• Team reward & recognition
• Free meals on duty

Ideal Candidate

• A keen eye for detail and a love for numbers.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and revenue auditing.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with finance systems and general ledger reconciliation.
• A proactive mindset and a willingness to learn and grow.

Hotel

St Martins Lane London and Sanderson London are part of Morgans Originals, a brand of unique lifestyle hotels. They combine elegance with a touch of chaos, creating an unexpected and bold experience.

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.