Senior Finance Assistant

About SRSL

Sir Richard Sutton Limited (SRSL) operates across hospitality, agriculture, and property management. We aim to provide excellent service and create meaningful experiences for our guests, residents, partners, and local communities. Our teams work with purpose, professionalism, and respect across all areas of the business.

We’re looking for a Senior Finance Assistant to join our Hotels Finance team at The Francis Hotel in Bath
. As Senior Finance Assistant, you’ll play an important role in keeping the financial information behind our hotel operations accurate, timely, and useful. Working closely with Hotel Operations and the wider Hotels Finance team, you’ll take ownership of key day-to-day finance processes, investigate discrepancies, and provide the financial insight and constructive challenge that helps our teams make informed decisions.

This role will suit someone who enjoys combining strong financial control with practical business partnering and who is confident taking responsibility for their work while supporting others in the team.

• Own key daily finance controls, including income audit, credit card, cash, revenue, and payment reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Maintain the EBITDA tracker and other performance reporting, helping General Managers and Heads of Department understand revenue, costs, and operational performance.
• Monitor food and beverage sales, payroll productivity information, and weekly sales forecasts to support effective performance management.
• Process approved invoices into Net Suite, ensuring accurate coding and financial records.
• Monitor and actively manage outstanding debt, including sales ledger and PM accounts, complete credit checks, and support the Credit Control team in improving debtor days.
• Process weekly and monthly payment runs and prepare accrual analysis for the Hotels Cost Accountant.
• Provide financial analysis and practical support to General Managers and Heads of Department as required.
• Support and guide Finance Assistants within the Hotels Finance team, including reviewing work where appropriate.

• Proven experience in an accounting or hotel finance role, with the confidence to take ownership of finance processes and resolve issues independently. Hospitality experience is preferred.
• Strong numerical skills and close attention to detail, with a focus on producing accurate and reliable financial information.
• Confidence communicating financial information clearly and constructively challenging operational colleagues where needed.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365, including Excel.
• An organised and self-motivated approach, with the ability to use your initiative and manage competing deadlines.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team.
• Experience using Procure Wizard, another purchase-to-pay or purchase order system, Net Suite, or a similar accounting platform would be an advantage.

At SRSL, you’ll be joining a supportive and collaborative team. We offer:

• Opportunities to learn, grow, and develop
• Strong values and a commitment to wellbeing
• A caring, inclusive working environment
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in your role

You’ll be part of a business that values people and invests in their success.

Here are some of the benefits you will receive when you join us:

• Free and discounted hotel breaks - from your first day, you can benefit from a free one- or two-day break at any Sutton Hotel Collection hotel once in each 12-month period. You, your family, and your friends can also access discounted stays across our hotels and dining in our restaurants.
• Heka benefits platform – access from day one, pre-loaded with £150 to use towards a wide range of wellbeing-focused products, experiences, and schemes, including health cash plans and gym memberships.
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including cycle to work, technology, and electric vehicles (T&Cs apply).
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave - 26 weeks at 90% for expectant mothers and four weeks at 90% for fathers.
• Loyalty awards, annual social events, and celebration events.
• Learning and development – an extensive range of training opportunities to support your personal development.
• Wisdom Wellbeing – a confidential service offering cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), information, support, and advice across a broad range of subjects.