Finance Assistant - 02- Finance

Salary £ 29,217 plus troncHoliday - 28 days holiday, enhanced after 5 years of service. But there's more... Free meals on duty. Uniform offered and dry cleaned. Discounted employee friends & family rates at Arora Hotels. Food and beverage discounts. Christmas gifts and employee parties. Introduce a friend scheme. Cycle 2 work scheme. UK attraction discounts @ Merlin Entertainments. Taste card. Life assurance scheme. Wage stream. Employee assistance programme. Arora star employee recognition. Long service recognition award. About us... Nestled on Greenwich Peninsula, attached to the O2, InterContinental London- The O2 embraces a captivating backdrop of the River Thames and Canary Wharf. Our five-star hotel includes 493 bedrooms, a diverse dining selection, spa facilities, state-of-the-art conference and meeting rooms, including the UK's largest pillar-free ballroom. A bit about what you will do... Finance Assistants in our team play a crucial role in ensuring we process financial transactions accurately and timely, helping the hotel achieve optimum performance and meet credit targets.

• Support Finance Supervisor with daily tasks including accounts payable and receivable, and expense management.
• Conduct daily payment reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies.
• Ensure invoices are correct and sent out promptly.
• For all in-house accounts with direct billing terms, ensure that the direct billing details are properly set up and approved.
• Monitor credit limits for all outstanding accounts.
• Ensure timely collections of outstanding payments.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial closing processes.
• Maintain accuracy and ensure all transactions are recorded correctly.
• Provide administrative support to the finance department as needed.
  
  Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial procedures.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with a high standard of written and spoken English.
• A smart and professional appearance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Most of all, you will have an approachable, positive, and proactive manner.
• Experience in a similar role within a 5-star hotel is a significant advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is required.
• A degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is preferred.