Finance Assistant in Oxford

Do you enjoy being a part of a great team and creating empathic guest experiences? If you do, we would love to meet you. We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join a team of distinguished hospitality enthusiasts and support the Finance Manager at The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton. The successful candidate will be based at the hotel, reporting into the Financial Controller and will be responsible for managing the hotel’s accounting operations, maintaining financial integrity, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and providing timely and accurate financial reports to hotel management.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with the Finance Manager, oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the hotel, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger accounting.
• Implement financial policies and procedures to maintain financial control and ensure compliance with local and international accounting standards.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to the hotel's management and ownership.
• Collaborate with the Finance Manager and management team to prepare the annual budget and financial forecasts.
• Monitor budget performance and provide regular updates to department heads and management.
• Maintain internal control procedures to safeguard the hotel’s assets and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
• Conduct regular financial audits to identify and rectify discrepancies or irregularities.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal tax regulations and coordinate with external auditors for tax filings.
• Review invoices and contracts for accuracy and compliance with hotel policies.
• Support the Finance Manager to coordinate with external auditors to facilitate annual financial audits.

Education, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant professional certification is a plus.
• 3+ years of hotel experience.
• Proficiency in accounting software and financial management tools.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Good knowledge of financial regulations and accounting standards.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

The Perks:

• Company discount on rooms.
• Generous recommend a friend scheme.
• Access to discounts and cashback through a huge range of retailers and service providers via our online benefits portal.
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounts on the hotel food & beverage.
• Recognition incentives.
• Team Member Events.
• Complimentary meal on duty in the Team Member canteen.
• Parking for mopeds, scooters and bicycles.

Equal Opportunities:

We are committed to recruitment practices that do not discriminate against any job applicant because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity.

Right to Work:

In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom.

About Graduate Hotels:

Graduate Hotels is a unique collection of handcrafted hotels in the most dynamic university towns around the globe, including Graduate Cambridge and The Randolph Hotel in Oxford. We give life to physical spaces through thoughtful design and strong community ties. Graduate Hotels provides students, locals, and visitors alike a place to reflect and celebrate the unique energy of each Graduate community. As a Graduate Hotels Team Member, you are the one shaping guest experiences. You like to wear multiple hats and consider yourself a local expert, storyteller, team player and creative thinker. Visit us at www.GraduateHotels.com.