Senior Finance Assistant Senior Finance Assistant

LGH Hotel Management; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel management company in the UK is seeking a Senior Finance Assistant to support financial operations across iconic hotels. The role includes invoice management, revenue reporting, and collaboration with department managers. Ideal candidates should have a detail-oriented mindset, knowledge of accounts payable, and excellent communication skills. This position offers opportunities for career growth and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Employee discounts on hotel rates

Shopping discounts

Free meals on duty

Counseling sessions

Wellbeing tips and resources

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Validate, match, and process daily invoices for timely payments.
• Prepare and distribute daily revenue reports to management.
• Audit daily revenue summaries and reconcile credit card payments.
• Manage weekly staff reimbursements with precision.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accounts payable knowledge

Excellent communication

Finance system familiarity

Proactive mindset

Job description

Overview

Senior Finance Assistant role supporting two iconic hotels within LGH Hotels Management. This position ensures the smooth flow of financial operations, from invoice validation to daily revenue reporting, across a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Invoice Accuracy & Payments: Validate, match, and process daily invoices to ensure timely payments and take advantage of vendor discounts.
• Purchase Order Management: Maintain and match POs and expense claims, ensuring departmental approvals are in place.
• Petty Cash & Reimbursements: Manage weekly staff reimbursements and claims with precision.
• Revenue Reporting: Prepare and distribute daily revenue reports to Hotel and F&B management, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• 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 growth and provide coverage when needed.

Qualifications

• Around-the-details mindset with a passion for precision and process.
• 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.

Company & Benefits

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? LGH Hotels Management has a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, located in prime locations. Join our dynamic team and be part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.

• Employee discounts on bedroom rates across our Best Western hotel portfolio.
• Shopping discounts across groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Hospitality & death benefit plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
• Recipe ideas and wellbeing resources
• Advice on keeping active and healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and TV resources
• Breathing exercises
• 24/7 advice and support line
• Team recognition programs
• Free meals on duty