Overview
Macdonald’s Accounts Assistants are key members of the Finance Team, assisting in the self-accounting for all departments and the hotel business. Forecasting, sales ledger, purchase ledger and payroll; you will be expected to work in a team and liaise with the Reception and Nights Teams with regards to night audit, cash handling, billing and payment practices. Accounts Assistants must have excellent communication skills, be a team player and enjoy a hands-on role. Experience within a hospitality background is beneficial as well as experience using Opera. You must have passion for hospitality and deliver service with a smile. They are the real ambassadors of our company, and are committed to consistently delivering high standards.
Responsibilities
* Forecasting, sales ledger, purchase ledger and payroll; you will be expected to work in a team and liaise with the Reception and Nights Teams with regards to night audit, cash handling, billing and payment practices.
* Work in a team and liaise with other departments to support hotel operations and financial processes.
* Support the self-accounting for all departments and the hotel business.
Role requirements / Qualifications
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to use this at all levels; extremely organised with a high attention to detail; passionate, driven and pro-active; able to work as part of a team and also self-motivate with the ability to multi-task and manage workload.
* Professional, well-presented and approachable. Previous experience in a hotel finance role is essential; experience in using Sage Accounts.
* A hard-working professional with the desire to maintain and improve upon high standards; a team player with a hands-on attitude; ability to deal with challenging situations; accurate and methodical approach to work; able to meet deadlines and prioritise work; good working knowledge of Excel; knowledge of Opera and Alacer is beneficial but not essential.
* Additional hours may be required to support the hotel during busier periods, including bank holidays.
Benefits
* Employee Awards
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* In store and Online discount cards
* Life Assurance
* Health Care Assistance Fund
* Friends and Family Discounts
* Group Pension
* Childcare Vouchers
It’s not often you find a large company where you really feel part of a family. A career with Macdonald Hotels & Resorts offers you opportunities to progress as well as personal and financial rewards. From our Company Pension Scheme, preferential hotel rates and discount high street store cards, to a fabulous sense of belonging – we offer more than everyday job satisfaction.
Please consider the above criteria carefully before starting your application, as when recruiting it’s important to us that we are the right choice for you, as well as you being the right choice for us. We believe it is the people we employ that make the difference to the experience of our guests. Our people take pride in what we do, and the standards we expect. They are passionate about working with Macdonald Hotels and care about doing their very best for every guest.
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