W Edinburgh is hiring a Finance Assistant! With W Edinburgh winning the coveted “Scottish Hotel of the Year 2025” award and entering the Forbes Travel Guide with a prestigious “Recommended” rating for 2026, now is the perfect time to join the team and take your career to the next level. Explore an exciting new career path at W Hotels where your natural talent is celebrated.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. W Hotels are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. With us, there’s always more. We dare to deliver a different kind of luxury. One that revels in bold ideas and indulges in the unexpected. We believe luxury is the freedom to be yourself and explore desires: whatever, whenever.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance, a Finance Assistant plays an important role in ensuring the smooth running of the department. You are a key link between Finance and the operational departments of the hotel
Joining the team means you will be instrumental to the success of the hotel’s operation and beyond. We are looking for someone who is driven, diligent and friendly!
As Finance Assistant, key aspects of your role will include:
1. Check figures, postings, and documents for accuracy.
2. Organize, secure, and maintain all files, records, cash and cash equivalents in accordance with policies and procedures.
3. Record, store, access, and/or analyze computerized financial information.
4. Classify, code, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals, ledgers, and/or computers.
5. Prepare, maintain, audit, and distribute statistical, financial, accounting, auditing, or payroll reports and tables. Complete period-end closing procedures and reports as specified.
6. Prepare, review, reconcile, and issue bills, invoices, and account statements according to company procedures.
7. Follow-up and resolve past due accounts and vendor invoices until payment in full is received or resolved.
8. Prepare daily consolidated deposits of cash received by all cash handling employees.
9. Document, maintain, communicate, and act upon all Cash Variances. Prepare, maintain, and administer all cashier banks and contracts.
Our ideal Finance Assistant is someone who has:
10. A keen eye for detail
11. Strong organization, numeracy and computer skills
12. Previous experience working in hotels preferably within Marriott
13. Sophisticated communication skills
14. A positive mindset
15. A genuine passion for their role
In return for your hard work, we give you:
16. World class training and development, including leadership development
17. Unlimited career opportunities (internationally and locally)
18. Wellness and mental health programmes
19. Discounted accommodation, food and beverage in over 9,000 hotels all over the world!
20. Discounts for your friends and family
21. Specially curated discounts in thousands of shops
ABOUT THE PROPERTY
W Edinburgh brings bold architecture and a vibrant lifestyle offering to the Scottish capital. Behind a façade featuring a winding steel ribbon – reflecting the city’s festival spirit – this 12-storey structure is the centerpiece of Edinburgh St James Quarter, incorporating retail, leisure and entertainment facilities along with residential apartments.
This W hotel helps redefine the city’s hospitality landscape. Accordingly, it fuses the brand’s signature amenities with modern design and W Happenings, highlighting what’s new in design, fashion, music and culture.
Built in 2023, this new W hotel accommodates guests across 244 stylish guestrooms, including 45 suites. While staying here, guests benefit from the brand’s signature Whatever / Whenever service philosophy.
A real highlight of this property is its rooftop bar and outdoor terrace, pairing exciting cocktails and cuisine with 360-degree views over the historic city. Among the other noteworthy amenities are the W Lounge, a restaurant collaboration with SUSHISAMBA, a FIT workout facility and an AWAY spa, with special functions hosted in 2,450 sq ft of modern event space.
If this sounds like the perfect place for you, apply to be a Finance Assistant with us today!
At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.