Accounts Assistant at The Grand Hotel Brighton
- Employer
- The Grand Brighton
- Location
- Brighton, East Sussex
- Salary
- Salary up to £24,000 plus excellent benefits package
- Closing date
- 8 Apr 2019
Job Details
We currently have an amazing opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our highly successful team at The Grand.
At The Grand, we make hospitality truly meaningful. We strive to create an individual and personal experience for all our guests by delivering Exceptional Hospitality…… so individuals with engaging personalities, who recognise the detail and demonstrate a 'can-do' attitude, are a perfect match for us.
As one of the Accounts Assistants, you will have primary responsibility for the Purchase Ledger function within the Finance team but also have support responsibilities to the other finance functions of income and revenue control, sales ledger and cashiering.
In return for your passion and commitment, we offer a great package including complimentary gym facilities, hotel recognition scheme and incentive programme (including cinema tickets, free dinner & afternoon tea, cash rewards), discounted use of hotel facilities, workplace pension & life assurance, employee assistance programme, and a high street, local attraction & retail perks and discount programme.
It is vital that candidates have previous experience and working knowledge of Sage 200 or similar; previous Nominal Ledger and Purchase Ledger experience; experience in revenue and statistical reporting and income audit.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Processing all purchase orders via the purchase order log and present for approval to the relevant authorising manager
- Matching delivery notes and invoices to the relevant purchase orders
- Obtaining authorisation from relevant budget holder for all invoices
- Maintaining purchase order log ensuring all PO’s are raised by sequential number, full or part-paid invoices are adjusted for to leave the correct month-end accrual for invoiced cost
- To finalise the full accruals process for un-paid invoices and part used purchase orders
- To maintain the pre-payment tracker and manage the supplier statement reconciliations
- Supporting the revenue and income audit function by checking that all revenue and payments balance back to control totals; recording and auditing all revenue and statistics to ensure accuracy and completeness of daily figures; producing daily reports and distributing to Hotel management; checking and auditing all banking and payments on a daily basis
- Supporting the Sales Ledger process with audit of all Sales Ledger invoices; processing of all Sales Ledger payments; credit control duties to ensure that hotel debts are collected and that the debtor days are maintained at the target level
- Supporting the Cashiering function by balancing the cash, cheque and credit card collection and daily balancing of banking and revenue.
If this is a challenge that excites you, then apply now!
Company
About us
The Grand Brighton is an iconic Victorian property that is steeped in British history and stands centre stage on Brighton’s famous seafront. From the stunning sweeping spiral staircase and traditional period design, to the beautiful sea view rooms, a sumptuous day spa and the glamour of GB1 seafood restaurant, the Grand experience is treating yourself to the best.
Exceptional people deserve to be part of an exceptional experience.
A GRAND culture underpins our success…
Our way of life at The Grand makes certain an inclusive environment where individuals are understood, respected and diversity is embraced.
Our team’s individual personalities enrich the Grand experience!
We believe every team member’s voice matters and we encourage and trust honest opinion.
A forward-thinking team who never stands still ensure the success of a progressive business.
We understand our team have different roles, different experiences and different personalities; together we can do exceptional things.
Benefits
We believe in giving you the rewards you deserve. We think we’ve ticked all the boxes…..
- 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Complimentary gym facilities
- Meals on duty
- Grand Recognition Scheme (with rewards including free cinema tickets/annual pass, theme park passes, wine and champagne, Afternoon Tea, GB1 Dinner and Spa Experiences and much more!)
- Discounted use of hotel facilities including Restaurant, Lounge and Spa
- Entry into a draw to win a 2 nights mini break to Europe and beyond...
- Departmental and whole hotel team building and social events
- Hotel Recognition Programme - £100 per month Hotel Hero Awards
- Grand Hotel Awards
- Refer a friend scheme
- Long Service Programme
- Perks and Discounts App – including e vouchers, free and flash perks with Perkbox
- Staff rates and discounted accommodation at selected Hotels in UK. Staff rate £35.00 and Friends & Family £79.00 bed & breakfast
- Paid days off to volunteer
- Work place pension
- Life Assurance for all staff contributing to a Pension
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes – gym membership, IT, Childcare, Nursery, Holiday Buy and Sell Facility, Car Parking
- Employee Assistance Programme - Counselling – Legal – Health - Wellbeing
- Apprenticeships and on property training
- A personal development plan to match your career aspirations
Learning & Development
We offer exceptional learning opportunities where you are able to design your personal career path according to your aspirations and future goals. We encourage personal and professional growth andbelieve in nurturing everyone’s ability.
Let’s ignite your interest. Opportunities to grow include:
- Management Academy, including Commercial Strategy Awareness, Building Resilience, Performance Management, Business Ethics delivered by a range of sources; our leadership team, internal and external consultants
- A Mentoring Programme with a senior leader within the business, focusing on professional and personal breakthrough goals to help shape your career
- Supervisory Development Programme, covering team management skills, commercial and financial awareness, presentation skills, time management, coaching, influencing and leadership skills
- Food & Beverage Academy, a 9 month programme covering a series of practical “see, taste, do” workshops including: Land and Sea Supplier Visits - ranging from local farms, orchards, bakeries and coffee houses, to local breweries, vineyards and distilleries. Classic Food, Mixology and Wine/Spirit Qualifications. Exhibitions Visits and Activities. Practical and competitive challenges. Business driven Food and Beverage project
- Exceptional Hospitality Programme, focusing on our philosophy towards customer service in creating a personal and memorable experience for our guests
- NCFE E- learning in Business Administration, Customer Service and more
- NVQ’s & Apprenticeship
- ESOL English lessons
“I believe that the key to my success is not only the support and opportunity I have been given but also my job satisfaction. The Grand is a company which focuses on people and their progress in order to build a supportive work environment. The approach of my mentors is quite simple but yet effective; “tell me and I will forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” Kornelia Kuczer, Room Service Attendant to Receptionist to Reservations Manager
Through personal development programmes we are proud to have supported over 50 promotions and internal transfers over the past year!
Why work here? https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=Zb9ZDeobYGg
- Telephone
- 01273 224367
- Location
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The Grand Hotel Brighton
Brighton
East Sussex
BN
GB
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