Assistant Financial Controller - HLG-Finance

Salary & Benefits

• Salary – £45,000
• Holiday – 28 days holiday, enhanced after 5 years of service.
• Free meals on duty
• Uniform offered and dry cleaned
• Complimentary on-site parking is available whilst on duty
• 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

Connected to Gatwick South terminal, Hilton London Gatwick has 821 bedrooms and an exciting selection of restaurants and bars, including a Japanese Steakhouse. The hotel has a fitness centre and 23 meeting rooms that can host large conferences.

• Ensure the Profit & Loss month end reporting pack produced on time, with all accounts accurately reviewed and reconciled
• Reconcile all Balance Sheet Control Accounts monthly
• Review existing policies & controls, develop and implement best practice financial accounting and added value control procedures
• Work alongside the Finance Controller, General Manager and Hotel Heads of Department to provide full and accurate forecasts and budget proposals
• Assist Heads of the Department to improve their financial awareness
• Liaise and co-operate with Internal Audit and all External Audit bodies
• Complete any and all other ad hoc duties that may be required, as directed by the Financial Controller
• More about you…

• 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.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Most of all, you have an approachable, positive, and proactive manner.
• Experience in a similar role within a 4-star hotel is a significant advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is required.

We are growing rapidly and with growth comes advancement opportunities. Being part of the Arora group there are exciting opportunities for career progression and development across our properties and brands.