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Finance & Purchasing Assistant | Full Time | Kings Cross | £28,000 + Service Charge
At The Standard, we don’t just run hotels—we create cultural hubs, social playgrounds, and unforgettable experiences. Our spaces buzz with energy, inclusivity, and creativity, and at the heart of it all. Our incredible team. We don’t do cookie-cutter. We don’t do scripts. We do personality, passion, and individuality.
We’re now on the lookout for a Finance & Purchasing Assistant who embodies our 'Anything but Standard' ethos. At The Standard, we celebrate individuality, diversity, and creativity. We believe in hiring people, not just CVs. If you’re ready to shake up the hotel numbers game and be part of something truly unique, we’d love to meet you.
Your role
As a Finance & Purchasing Assistant at The Standard, London, you will play a key role in supporting both our purchasing and finance functions. Working closely with the Purchasing and Finance team, you will ensure that all orders, invoices and stock movements are managed smoothly and accurately.
On the purchasing side, you will be responsible for raising and placing orders on behalf of our F&B outlets and hotel departments. You will check and process delivery notes, making sure that goods are received to the correct standard, that delivery notes match the Purchase orders that have been raised in the system, or correcting the order where needed.
Do you have what it takes to be our Finance & Purchasing Assistant at The Standard, London
A minimum of 1+ years’ experience in either a Purchasing or Finance role gained within a similar Lifestyle Hotel, Restaurant Group or large 4- or 5-star Hotel in London or the UK is essential for this role
In addition to this you may also have…
1. Have a good understanding of Purchasing and ordering processes and have previously used an electronic procurement system [Ideally Birchstreet]
2. Have experience of food and beverage purchasing [Goods receiving and be familiar with items in terms of weights and quantities]
3. Have an exceptional eye for detail, previously been used to cross checking detailed orders and invoices for accuracy
4. Strong numerical skills and proficient in Microsoft Excel (intermediate level).
5. Familiar with other accounting processes (although not essential)
6. Naturally organised, able to multitask and prioritise effectively (to ensure prompt and accurate payment to suppliers).
7. Motivated, proactive and professional, with great communication skills and a flair for building supplier and both external and internal relationships.
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates.
Benefits Include
8. Meals on Duty
9. Uniform & On-site Laundry Service
10. Pension Scheme
11. Life Assurance (2 x Annual Salary)
12. Medical Assistance (including online GP & Physio)
13. Employee Assistance Programme with Well-being Service
14. Discount platform including Gym
15. Employee & Family Rates across Hyatt properties worldwide
16. Career Development opportunities worldwide with Hyatt
17. In-house Experience Programme
18. F&B Discounts ranging from 25–50%
19. Recruitment Referral Bonus up to £1,000
20. Tuition Aid Scheme & Subsidised Training
21. Season Ticket Loan & Bike 2 Work Scheme
22. Social Committee with regular monthly activities