Finance Associate

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.

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