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Assistant Financial Controller
The Stafford London
Assistant Financial Controller
The Stafford London
Full Time
3
Years
Experience
£55000 / Year
Start date Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT
Assistant Financial Controller
The Stafford London
Full Time
3
Years
Experience
£55000 / Year
Skills
Fluent in English
finance
Description
We are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Assistant Financial Controller to join our team at The Stafford London Hotel.
The Assistant Financial Controller supports the Financial Controller with the accounting management, formulates internal controls, and prepares financial statements. The Assistant Financial Controller will manage journal entries, assist with budgets and forecasts, and ensure compliance.
About The Stafford London
Situated just off Piccadilly, in the heart of historic St James’s, Mayfair, The Stafford London is one of the finest luxury hotels in the Capital. Alive with English character, it holds 5 AA Red Stars for its excellence.
The Stafford London is ideal for West End theatres, dining, and shopping at Bond Street, Jermyn Street and Regent Street. Green Park underground & Victoria Station are within walking distance. Surrounded by art galleries and museums, the property is next to the royal palaces and parks.
About the role, what will I be doing?
- Support most aspects of accounting management (billing, tax forms, reporting etc.)
- Assist in the formulation of internal controls and policies to comply with legislation and established best practices
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements in compliance with official guidelines and requirements
- Manage journal entries, invoices etc. and reconcile accounts for the monthly or annual closing
- Assist in the preparation of budgets or forecasts
- Participate in preparation for the annual audit
- Help in development of reports for management or regulatory bodies
- Review the company’s accounting information to identify and resolve inaccuracies or imbalances
- Utilize accounting IT system to facilitate processes and maintain records
- Support and supervise Finance Assistants and cover their roles when required
- Work with Payroll Officer and Financial Controller to establish a commercial finance /FP&A function to support the Hotel operations team from transitioning from reporting to a more analytical and value added focus role
Who are we looking for?
- Previous experience in a similar role in a luxury hotel working with a PMS (Opera) system is essential
- Excel to intermediate level at least and strong presentation skills
- Systems experience Fourth and Access Procure Wizard or similar
- Highly organized, multitasking individual with a positive attitude & a team player
- Ability to manage varying needs and prioritizing to ensure the best business results
- Excellent communication skills are essential as is the observance of discretion at all times due to the high sensitivity of the information handled
- An exceptional attention to detail is also required as is a flexible attitude when it comes to working time as the role which is primarily Monday to Friday will occasionally require weekend working
- Effective written communication skills including the ability to prepare reports and proposals
- Prior experience working in FP&A will be valuable to develop ideas for initial set up and improvement.
- Attention to detail with collaboration with Payroll Officer to provide analysis to the operation team to improve efficiencies and reduce costs.
Our Benefits includes:
- 28 days holiday with increase after 1st year of service, capped at 33 days
- Private Healthcare & Life Insurance
- A choice of rewards and lifestyle benefits
- Employee recognition programme
- Training and development opportunities
- Access to Wagestream app
- Referral Scheme: £1000 for referring a Chef, £500 for other permanent position (terms and conditions applies)
- Interest free season ticket loan
- 50% Food and Beverage discount in our venues
If that sounds like something you would enjoy doing and you are excited about our hotel and the team than we would love to get to know you!
Please apply now, we are looking forward to receiving your application.
The successful candidate must already have eligibility to work in the UK.
We are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Assistant Financial Controller to join our team at The Stafford London Hotel.
The Assistant Financial Controller supports the Financial Controller with the accounting management, formulates internal controls, and prepares financial statements. The Assistant Financial Controller will manage journal entries, assist with budgets and forecasts, and ensure compliance.
About The Stafford London
Situated just off Piccadilly, in the heart of historic St James’s, Mayfair, The Stafford London is one of the finest luxury hotels in the Capital. Alive with English character, it holds 5 AA Red Stars for its excellence.
The Stafford London is ideal for West End theatres, dining, and shopping at Bond Street, Jermyn Street and Regent Street. Green Park underground & Victoria Station are within walking distance. Surrounded by art galleries and museums, the property is next to the royal palaces and parks.
About the role, what will I be doing?
- Support most aspects of accounting management (billing, tax forms, reporting etc.)
- Assist in the formulation of internal controls and policies to comply with legislation and established best practices
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements in compliance with official guidelines and requirements
- Manage journal entries, invoices etc. and reconcile accounts for the monthly or annual closing
- Assist in the preparation of budgets or forecasts
- Participate in preparation for the annual audit
- Help in development of reports for management or regulatory bodies
- Review the company’s accounting information to identify and resolve inaccuracies or imbalances
- Utilize accounting IT system to facilitate processes and maintain records
- Support and supervise Finance Assistants and cover their roles when required
- Work with Payroll Officer and Financial Controller to establish a commercial finance /FP&A function to support the Hotel operations team from transitioning from reporting to a more analytical and value added focus role
Who are we looking for?
- Previous experience in a similar role in a luxury hotel working with a PMS (Opera) system is essential
- Excel to intermediate level at least and strong presentation skills
- Systems experience Fourth and Access Procure Wizard or similar
- Highly organized, multitasking individual with a positive attitude & a team player
- Ability to manage varying needs and prioritizing to ensure the best business results
- Excellent communication skills are essential as is the observance of discretion at all times due to the high sensitivity of the information handled
- An exceptional attention to detail is also required as is a flexible attitude when it comes to working time as the role which is primarily Monday to Friday will occasionally require weekend working
- Effective written communication skills including the ability to prepare reports and proposals
- Prior experience working in FP&A will be valuable to develop ideas for initial set up and improvement.
- Attention to detail with collaboration with Payroll Officer to provide analysis to the operation team to improve efficiencies and reduce costs.
Our Benefits includes:
- 28 days holiday with increase after 1st year of service, capped at 33 days
- Private Healthcare & Life Insurance
- A choice of rewards and lifestyle benefits
- Employee recognition programme
- Training and development opportunities
- Access to Wagestream app
- Referral Scheme: £1000 for referring a Chef, £500 for other permanent position (terms and conditions applies)
- Interest free season ticket loan
- 50% Food and Beverage discount in our venues
If that sounds like something you would enjoy doing and you are excited about our hotel and the team than we would love to get to know you!
Please apply now, we are looking forward to receiving your application.
The successful candidate must already have eligibility to work in the UK.
Start date Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT
Assistant Financial Controller
Full Time
3
Years
Experience
£55000 / Year
Skills
Fluent in English
finance
16 St James's Pl, St. James's, London SW1, UK