Assistant Financial Controller Job Description
This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts professional to further develop their career at The Spencer Hotel.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage day-to-day Finance office operations, including payroll, financial analysis and reporting, audit and control programs, asset & liability reconciliation.
* Assist Financial Controller with other duties as required.
* Reconcile balance sheet, ensure account balances are supported by documentation, and prepare accurate and timely management accounts.
* Monitor and control sales revenue streams, maintain integrity of POS systems, and process Hotel payroll in a timely manner.
Accounting Operations:
* Resolve queries from accounting staff in a timely manner.
* Ensure relevant finance duties are carried out while staff are on leave.
* Develop skills and competencies of accounting staff.
Tax Compliance and Policy Oversight:
* Assist Financial Controller in ensuring company tax compliance and making timely payments.
* Oversee adherence to legal and financial policies and procedures.
Cash and Credit Management:
* Maintain strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets.
* Advise Financial Controller on operating and financial issues.
* Be responsible for cash handling, floats, cash transit procedures, safe procedures, and float spot checks.
Debtor and Payable Management:
* Collect and control debtor accounts.
* Monitor credit policy implementation and oversee accounts payable.
Professional Development:
* Assist in personal development of management on financial awareness.
* Complete miscellaneous projects set down by Financial Controller/Director of Finance.
External Audit Support:
* Assist External Auditor with annual financial audit and prepare adequately for same.
Benefits:
* Complimentary meals whilst on duty.
* Employee Assistance Program for employees and friends & family.
* Death in Service benefit.
* Increased annual leave days with length of service.
* Fortnightly Health and Wellbeing contribution.
* Employee Discounts for accommodation and food at MHL Hotels.
* Career Development opportunities within MHL Hotels.
* Training programme for all new employees, including Hotel Induction.
* Tax Saver commuter tickets and Bike to Work Scheme.
* Recognition awards for employees & managers.
Requirements/Skills:
* Previous experience in hotels desired.
* Qualified or part-qualified accountant.
* Skills: hotel industry, Accounts, Microsoft Excel, accounting software package, Sage 50, Procure Wizard, Opera.