Accounts Assistant in City of Westminster

Job Overview

As Accounts Assistant, you will support the financial and administrative operations of ME London, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong internal controls. Working closely with the Business Partner, you will implement local finance tasks, support accounting period closures, and contribute to the smooth financial management of the hotel.

Responsibilities

• Support the Business Partner with month‑end and accounting period closures.
• Implement delegated administrative and accounting tasks within the hotel.
• Ensure compliance with hotel management rules, processes, and financial procedures.
• Assist with internal and external audits, preparing documentation as required.
• Perform daily cash control procedures, including cash counts and payment gateway checks.
• Implement face‑to‑face internal controls within the hotel, including no‑show invoicing reviews, loyalty programme checks, and system access controls.
• Carry out hotel cost control activities such as inventory spot checks, food cost breakdowns, consumption analysis, and third‑party contract controls.
• Support payment processing and transactional accounting activities where not centralised.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, efficiency, and accuracy.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field (open to recent graduates in Accountancy or Finance).
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar finance or accounting role or relevant graduate‑level placement / internship experience.
• Knowledge of hotel operations and hospitality business requirements (or strong interest in developing this knowledge).
• Understanding of accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Experience using PMS, SAP, and MS Office (training can be provided where required).
• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Confident communicator and collaborative team player.

EEO & Diversity Statement

Great professionals who make everyday life easier and exceptional. From the junior to the most senior, all of them have unique and important qualities that make working at Meliá an opportunity for constant growth and a passport to create your future wherever you want.

Our warmth, proximity and passion for what we do make working at Meliá an unforgettable experience, full of emotional moments and always with the feeling that you belong to a big family where we have people like you, VIP People. At Meliá Hotels International, we are committed to equal opportunities between women and men in the workplace, with the commitment of management and the principles contained in Human Resources policies. We also prioritise disseminating throughout the entire staff a corporate culture committed to effective equality, and raising awareness about the need to act jointly and globally. We promote our commitment to equality and diversity, avoiding any kind of discrimination, especially related to reasons of disability, race, religion, gender, or age. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees are essential for our success as a global company. Additionally, we support the sustainable growth of our industry through a socially responsible team. In this sense, our motto is “Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present”. Thanks to all our collaborators, we make it possible.

Be proud to belong to Meliá as we are proud of you.

Benefits

• My MeliáRewards: Participate in our exclusive loyalty program, enjoying unique benefits and advantages.
• My MeliáBenefits: Take advantage of flexible compensation and exclusive discounts on a wide variety of products and services, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle.