At Lighthouse Hotel Management we believe our people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first. Our approach to diversity in the workplace, health & well-being, sustainability, and individuality sets us apart from our competitors. We are passionate about the industry and always on the lookout for new talent to join us on our journey.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF CLUSTER ASSISTANT FINANCIAL CONTROLLER AT THE COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT – LUTON AIRPORT

What you'll be doing...

We are looking for someone to work alongside the Cluster Financial Controller and Heads of Department to develop the overall business strategy and ensure effective control procedures are in place.

The successful candidate has excellent analytic and reporting skills and knowledge of financial and operating systems and procedures.

As part of this role, you will be responsible for supervision of the finance team, offering support, training, guidance and motivation ensuring operating procedures are in place and being adhered to.

This role is based at our Luton Hotel with travel to our Cambridge West Hotel once a week.

In your role, along with the Finance Assistant, you will be doing the following tasks, for both of our Hotels in the region -

• Income Audit, including daily banking, credit cards & revenue reconciliations.
• Processing supplier invoices, including Brand affiliate invoice & supplier payment runs.
• Petty cash reclaims.
• Control of accounts receivable and recording receipts
• Support in the preparation of accurate monthly management accounts and variance analysis for 2 hotels
• Control of Balance sheet reconciliations
• Produce accurate forecasts that enable operations to react to changes in the business in a timely manner.
• Assist in the annual Budget process
• Assist other departments, wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships within the whole hotel.
• Supporting with internal and external audit requests.
• Ad-hoc duties as requested by CFC or management.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

We hire mostly on personality & potential but here are a few of our requirements...

To succeed in the role of Assistant Financial Controller, you will need the following qualities and skills.

It is a must for this role to have proficiency in Microsoft packages, excel is essential.

Attention to detail.

Time management skills and being capable of working to tight deadlines.

Communication and collaboration skills are a must as you will need to work with various suppliers, team members, and managers.

The ideal candidate should have experience at the Assistant Financial Controller level in a hospitality background.

Applicants for this role must have experience in managing a team and also be able to work independently.

What's In It for You?

• Competitive salary and opportunities for career growth within Lighthouse Hotel management family.
• Enhanced benefits for all employees – including 24/7 access to an online GP
• Extensive training and development programs to enhance your skills and knowledge, study support after 12 months service.
• Employee / Friend & Family discounts on hotel stays and dining.
• Vibrant and inclusive work environment with a diverse team.
• Employee recognition programs to celebrate your achievements.
• Meals on duty provided
• Death in service benefit for contracted employees

Join our team and immerse yourself in a world of unparalleled hospitality and excitement. Be part of an extraordinary journey where you'll shape memories and create experiences that will last a lifetime. Apply now and become a key player in our magnificent hotel's success story!

The Lighthouse Hotel Management is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.