Senior Finance Assistant

Hyde London City marks the rebirth of a London icon. This lavish seven-storey, 111-room property at 15 Old Bailey draws upon a rich and storied past to create a luxurious, bespoke hideaway in the heart of the city. Hyde London City will be a destination unto itself, hosting unmatched experiences for locals and ultimately the discerning global traveler.

Hyde is embracing an evolved brand identity that is all about a festival vibe with music at its core. Hyde perfectly balances an elevated bohemian-chic aesthetic with a youthful, laidback ambience. The spaces are defined by vibrant colors and are designed to encourage serendipitous connections and new discoveries around every corner.  Hyde is all about the freedom and personal discovery that comes with great music, time with friends and connecting with something bigger.

About the role

The Senior Finance Assistant will be responsible for supporting the Director of Finance in all aspects of the work and contribute to the smooth running of the finance operations on a day-to-day basis.

What you’ll do…

• Make sure all financial info is produced accurately and on time, following company standards.
• Prepare and upload daily revenue figures into the accounting system.
• Daily VAT reconciliation and investigation.
• Support Income Audit and Accounts Receivables function.
• Daily Credit Card Reconciliation.
• Accounts Payable invoice processing – monitor and analyse expenses, identifying areas of cost optimisation.
• Accounts payable statement checks, accounts payable supplier queries.
• Monitor and manage Accounts inbox.
• Completion of the daily bank reconciliation.
• Petty cash reclaims – log and code the reimbursed receipts.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Work with other teams to gather relevant financial information.
• Actively review standard operating procedures, ensuring the hotel is complying with audit standards and performing spot checks as required.
• To proactively support Director of Finance and Finance Assistant, being able to deputize in their absence.
• To act as trainer for accounts assistant, providing advice on best practice, use of the accounting and operating system, month end procedures, and audit standards.
• Assist in the preparation for Audits and provide necessary documentation.

What we’re looking for…

• Proven experience as a Finance Assistant, preferably in hospitality industry.
• Knowledge of Opera and SunSystems is preferable.
• Good knowledge and experience of MS Office applications including Excel.
• Good understanding of accounting principles.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accuracy and precision in financial records.
• The ability to identify financial issues, analyse root causes, and propose a solution.
• Your humble and open to ideas. We leave our egos at the door and help get it done.
• You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
• You want to be part of something bigger and have fun along the way.

What's in it for you...

• Opportunity to take party in an amazing opening team, Hyde is doing it differently.
• 28 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays), pension and life insurance.
• A health cash plan to claim money back and get access to lots of ways to support your physical & mental wellbeing.
• Treat yourself with lots of retail & hospitality perks through our partners.
• Goes without saying, but we’ll feed you during your shift.
• Extra time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• The chance to make your mark in a fast-growing Brand.
• Learning opportunities to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make, and thrive at work.
• Excellent discounts across the entire Ennismore family of brands.

Hyde is an equal opportunity employer.  We endeavor to select, place, train, and promote the best qualified individuals based upon job-related factors such as ability, work quality, suitability, experience, and potential.