Finance Assistant

AAB

Feb 21

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Banking & Finance
Glasgow

Requirements

Qualified:
Entry level position, suitable for candidate who wants to develop and progress within a finance role.
Minimum Level of Experience:
Transactional finance experience essential, AP & Bank experience desired.
Skills Required:
Proactive self-starter with ability to problem solve.
Organising and prioritising work to meet reporting deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
High level of IT literacy, including strong Excel skills.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Experience of Business Central highly desirable.
Hotel knowledge would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

Daily Income Audit, including revenue and ledger review and balancing.
Processing/review of purchase invoices, and assisting with preparation of supplier payment runs, in line with agreed timescales and with appropriate approvals.
General maintenance of the purchase ledger, including reconciling supplier statements, regular review of Aged Creditor ledgers, and communication with key stakeholders on any unresolved issues.
Daily bank reconciliations, ensuring all reconciling items are investigated and resolved, and regular communication with key stakeholders on any unresolved issues.
Managing internal/external queries to resolution through investigation, reconciliation, and escalation.
Key support to the Management Accountant, including regular communication of matters pertaining to hotel portfolio, ad-hoc accounting duties, and assisting with month-end closing activities.

FAQs

What are the key responsibilities of a Finance Assistant in AAB's Hotel Accounting business?

The key responsibilities include processing daily financial transactions for hotel clients, such as daily revenues, purchase ledger, and bank reconciliations. You will also support the Management Accountant with month end reporting, process improvements, and general finance administration duties.

What skills are required to be successful as a Finance Assistant in this role?

Strong attention to detail, proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team are essential skills for success in this role.

How does a Finance Assistant contribute to the overall financial health of the hotel clients?

By accurately processing daily financial transactions and supporting the Management Accountant with month end reporting and process improvements, the Finance Assistant helps ensure that hotel clients have access to timely and accurate financial information to make informed business decisions.

Is previous experience in hotel accounting necessary for this role?

While previous experience in hotel accounting is beneficial, it is not always necessary. A strong understanding of finance principles and a willingness to learn and adapt to the specific requirements of hotel accounting are key factors for success in this role.

AAB

Consulting

Industry

501-1000

Employees

1990

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

AAB is a tech-enabled business critical services group. We provide services that help businesses at every stage of the lifecycle. These include Audit, Accounting, Tax, Payroll, HR, Outsourcing & Advisory solutions and consulting. We also support individuals with Financial Planning Wealth Management. AAB Group companies include Sagars, a Leeds based chartered accountancy firm, FPM an all Ireland account firm, AAB consulting, who help organisations with the challenge of change, AAB Wealth, chartered financial planners who help give their clients confidence in their financial future and AAB People, a team of experts helping businesses achieve success by supporting with organisational strategy and people & culture development to maximise the talent in your organisation.