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Finance Assistant, Accounts Payable, The Savoy Hotel, London
Client: FAIRMONT
Location: London, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: ddf3fd6d50d1
Job Views: 4
Posted: 02.06.2025
Expiry Date: 17.07.2025
Job Description:
Job title: Finance Assistant – Accounts Payable
Department: Finance
Inspired & supported by: Senior Accounts Payable Supervisor/Finance Manager
Salary: £33,668 (including service charge)
Your purpose will be: Reporting to the Senior Finance Leader / Finance Manager, responsible for processing payments and reconciliation of supplier accounts, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing, and maintaining supplier relationships.
You will be accountable for:
* Creating new vendors and updating vendor bank details in the Finance system (SUN)
* Managing the relationship between automated AP/Procurement system (BirchStreet) and resolving exceptions
* Matching invoices to PO and coding to the correct nominal account and code centre
* Researching and resolving invoice discrepancies
* Preparing invoices for payment runs and sending remittances to suppliers
* Running payment drafts for Finance Manager review
* Ensuring no invoices or credit notes remain open over 60 days
* Assisting with monthly reports
* Managing food & beverage month-end journals
* Supporting internal and external audit queries
* Collaborating with the cost controller and executive chef on food and beverage costs
* Engaging with management to resolve issues
* Maintaining high communication, cooperation, and goodwill with stakeholders
* Following fire, health, and safety regulations
* Performing additional tasks as instructed by senior finance staff
Qualifications:
Requirements for this role:
* Experience in Accounts Payable, preferably in luxury or hospitality sectors
* Enthusiastic, positive personality with relationship-building skills
* Strong communication skills (written & verbal)
* Excellent administration and organizational skills
* Attention to detail and quality focus
* Team player with professionalism
* Commitment to continuous improvement
* Data analysis ability
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office suite
* Studying towards ACCA (preferred)
* Previous hospitality industry experience
* Knowledge of Sun and BirchStreet systems (desirable)
Note: Flexibility and multi-skilling are valued; tasks may vary to meet guest and colleague needs.
Additional Information:
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive salary, pension, life assurance
* 31–33 days holiday (including public holidays)
* Wellbeing/healthcare cashback & Perkbox
* Exclusive discounts at Savoy, Fairmont, Raffles, and Accor hotels, bars, spa, and restaurants
* Free stay at The Savoy after probation
* Colleague amenities: restaurant, prayer and wellness rooms, laundry, gym, cycle scheme, Virgin Active discount
* Season ticket loan, employee assistance, benefits like English classes and reimbursements
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