Finance Associate in Gloucester

voco St.David’s Cardiff & Hotel Indigo Gloucester are on the lookout for a dynamic Cluster Finance Associate to join our Finance team! We are offering a salary of £30,400.00. This role can be based in either Cardiff or Gloucester, with some travel between properties required – the frequency will be dictated by the performance of the property.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Support the Finance team in producing monthly accounts, meeting deadlines, and adhering to IHG policies.
• Manage the Procurement System and assist with billing and query resolution.
• Complete the income audit and resolve imbalances with team members.
• Handle various Ad Hoc accounting requests as needed.
• Maintain strong relationships with the finance and hotel teams, ensuring smooth operations and quick resolution of issues.

To succeed as our Cluster Finance Associate, you will need:

• An accounting qualification (AAT or equivalent) or relevant practical experience, with an interest in working towards a professional qualification is desired.
• A collaborative approach who enjoys teamwork and working closely with colleagues across departments.
• Experience working with Head Office or Offshore Accounting functions (advantageous but not essential).
• A good understanding of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Income Audit and Payroll - ideally within the hospitality industry.
• Solid knowledge of accounting processes and the ability to apply them effectively.
• Experience using financial systems such as PeopleSoft, Opera/Micros, Procure Wizard and Oracle is preferred.

By joining us as a Cluster Finance Associate, you can expect to receive:

• Becoming part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family, one of the world’s leading hotel companies - which means global opportunities.
• Extensive training, opportunities for career progression across the world, plus 2 paid days volunteering per year with a cause of your choice.
• Meals whilst on duty.
• 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated).
• We provide every employee company sick pay and life insurance.
• Amazing discounts for our hotels and restaurants around the world.
• Discounts from over 15,000 stores – all the way from retail to cinema.
• Generous ‘Refer a Friend’ programme.

If you are looking to join a hotel where you can be your authentic self, unite a shared passion for local discovery and celebrate your creative and fun-loving nature, apply today to join our team as a Cluster Finance Associate! You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support at any stage, and your recruiter will assist you accordingly.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hotel Indigo is an upper-upscale lifestyle brand that captures the true spirit of the neighbourhood. With over 150 properties worldwide, we look for individuals that can inspire our guests to make unique discoveries through meaningful connections to the diverse people, places, and cultures of the local area. Bring your story, to inspire new ones.

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