We are now looking for a talented and responsible Assistant Financial Controller to join Page8 Hotel, St. Martins Place, London.

Page Hotels, the home of urban explorers, is a lifestyle brand that connects people to people. Our hotels offer a full immersion into the heart of the city; the way locals know and love. Set in a prime location, right next to Trafalgar Square, Page8 is a design-led 138 room hotel inclusive of Page Common, part-bar and part coffeehouse. It provides the perfect spot for exploring all that London offers!

Key Responsibilities

As Assistant Financial Controller, you will

• Contribute to the achievement of the company's business objectives by developing and providing advice and guidance on financial strategies
• Provide financial analysis and insight to optimise financial results of the operations, special projects, guiding other departments to achieve objectives
• Develop and control the company’s annual operating budget to ensure that financial targets are met and statutory regulations are complied with
• Coordinate and prepare accurate monthly forecasts of revenues/costs/CAPEX and cashflow projections for hotel operations
• Prepare the company's monthly reporting package and annual financial statements i.,e. P&L reporting and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure that these are presented to Head Office accurately and in a timely fashion and drive monthly review meetings
• Provide analytical support and identify cost saving, productivity opportunities and financial sustainability
• Drive and be responsible for departmental KPIs to meet targets set
• Review Purchase Requisitions with independent analysis (including comparison with budget) and recommendation for management approvals
• Monitor external contracts and services provided by suppliers to ensure that these are operating effectively and provide the best value to the company
• Monitor receivables from tenants and ensure accuracy and timeliness of invoicing
• Carry out due diligence on potential tenants, review tenancy agreements and related documents, facilitate required executions of documents and stipulated conditions
• Develop and maintain all necessary accounting systems, policies and procedures to ensure effective and efficient financial management within the company
• To ensure compliance with financial regulations and assist with annual internal and external audits
• Provide expert advice on all tax related matters and act as point of contact with UK tax advisers
• Process VAT returns, prepare bank reconciliations and analyse finance performance
• Process UK and international payments, taking the lead on UK policies and maintaining all aspects of HMRC
• Direct and lead the team to ensure that they are appropriately motivated, developed and able to carry out their responsibilities at a high standard
• Any other duties as and when required

What we offer

• Meal allowance
• Competitive pay rate / salary
• Annual holiday entitlement increasing with service
• Opportunities for career progression
• Professional training and development opportunities
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous company sick pay
• Employee referral bonus
• Quarterly and annual recognition award
• Birthday leave (independent of annual leave entitlement)
• Company-wide discounts – food & beverage and accommodation

As Assistant Financial Controller, you will have

• Preferably an undergraduate degree or working towards a professional accounting body certification
• Knowledge of hotel software or PMS eg Opera, Sage200 in addition to proficiency in IT/MS Excel
• Experience in hotel accounting with proven leadership qualities
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills with solid financial and commercial awareness in pursuit of business growth and success
• A track record of delivering accurate reporting (numbers sensitive), controlling budgets and forecasts and ability to demonstrate a control over purchase requisitions (reasonableness and justifications)
• Good understanding of owner and operating relationship
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with strong influencing presence across all levels
• High integrity and commitment to good governance
• Ability to multi-task with tight deadlines with an eye for detail
• High resilience, adaptability and a hands on, can do approach

Please send your detailed resume with expected salary to recruit.page8@pagehotels.com for job application.

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