Senior Finance Assistant (12 months' maternity cover

About the hotel

Curio Collection by Hilton is a global set of remarkable upper upscale hotels handpicked for their unique character and personality; each one a part of the fabric of the city it calls home. Lost Property is the seventh Curio Collection hotel opened in London.

Located on Ludgate Hill, just on the corner of St Paul’s cathedral, one of the most iconic London landmarks, Lost Property hotel has 145 bedrooms, a restaurant and bar called Found, a coffee house called Tattle, and a gym.

Our
Found restaurant
has been nominated for the World Culinary Awards in the Best New Restaurant category and shortlisted for the Best F&B Marketing Campaign at HMA, Hotel Marketing Awards. The hotel has also won
Boutique Hotel of the Year in London
title at the Travel & Hospitality Awards 2024.

• Staff rate across all Hilton brands and across the Dominus hotel portfolio
• Your Inspirational Stay – a night in the hotel and enjoy dinner, bed and breakfast with a plus one (T&C's apply)
• Additional annual leave entitlement based on length of service.
• Impact Day, paid day to support your charity of choice
• Development opportunity across the Dominus hotels portfolio, including Marriott and Hilton brands
• Staff events and recognition schemes
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Season Travel Ticket Loan
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Refer A Friend Scheme – get rewarded when they join the team
• A collaborative team culture where people thrive together and a place where you can be your true authentic self

As Senior Finance Assistant at Lost Property, St. Paul's, you will support the delivery of the hotel’s finance function, working closely with the Cluster Financial Controller. This is a hands-on role where you will oversee key processes including purchase ledger, payroll support, revenue audits and balance sheet controls. Acting in a supervisory capacity, you will guide junior team members and help ensure strong financial governance, accuracy and compliance across all finance activities.

• Oversee Purchase Ledger processes, including invoice posting, reconciliations and payment run.
• Support payroll preparation, including reconciliations, payments and related controls.
• Complete daily revenue audits and reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Perform daily financial reconciliations, including cash, card and petty cash.
• Assist with accruals, prepayments and month-end processes to support accurate reporting.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of variances.
• Support forecasting processes, including cash flow and monthly financial reporting.
• Assist with preparation of management accounts and financial commentary.
• Supervise and support junior finance team members, providing guidance and training.
• Work closely with operational departments to resolve finance-related queries efficiently.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage high volumes of financial data accurately.
• Excellent attention to detail with a structured and methodical approach.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills or above.
• Good understanding of finance processes including purchase ledger, payroll and reconciliations.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional, discreet and confident in handling sensitive financial information.

• Previous experience in a finance role within a hotel or similar environment.
• Experience supporting or managing processes such as purchase ledger, payroll or revenue auditing.
• Confident communicator who can work effectively with both finance and operational teams.
• Proactive and organised, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Calm and professional when working to deadlines.
• Experience in a senior or supervisory finance role within hospitality is advantageous.