Hotel Financial Controller

Role: Hotel Financial Controller, Hotel Du Vin

Salary: Up to £45,000 per year dependent on experience (based on 45 hours per week) 

Be part of the winning formula. As Hotel Financial Controller in a Hotel Du Vin you will control the accounting for all departments within the Wimbledon hotel.

• Ensure exceptional guest experiences by troubleshooting and resolving billing-related disputes effectively.
• Act as the finance department's representative in daily department head meetings with the general manager.
• Oversee all phases of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and departmental budgeting processes.
• Calculate and distribute wages/salaries, and prepare regular accounting activity summaries and financial statements.
• Review ledger details and daily financial reports to validate proper payment, taxation, and revenue postings; address imbalances with the PMS team.
• Guide the night audit team for accurate revenue reporting and ensure adherence to financial policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage month-end/year-end processes, including financial statement preparation and variance analysis.
• Work with auditors and tax advisors to complete audits and tax filings timely and accurately.
• Ensure correct taxation is applied across all billing software, including PMS, POS, and SPA systems.

What we're looking for:

We are looking for someone who has previous experience in finance in a similar sized property. The ideal Hotel Financial Controller will have excellent communication skills, be a team player, and enjoy a hand's on role. Experience within a hospitality background is beneficial as well as experience using SAP and Opera. 

In addition to competitive rates of pay we offer:

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality with rooms available from £65 per night.
• Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate.
• 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes that support you in developing your career
• High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops, experiences, holidays and much much more
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes
• Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from £5 per month
• Referral schemes that pay up to £1500 (just for getting your mates jobs!)
• A decent uniform that doesn’t make you look like an extra from a 70s TV sitcom.
• We have a Wellness & National Campaign Days Calendar which promotes and encourages activities like – Pay Day Lunches/Treats, National Popcorn Day, Mental Health Awareness week and more
• We work with Wagestream giving instant access to your pay as it’s earnt. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real time, stream up to 50% of the money you’re already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save direct from your salary
• We also offer complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rd and 5th anniversary with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
• We are a proud sponsor of The Brain Charity, helping people with all forms of neurological conditions to lead longer, healthier, happier lives.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you and your family

Plus on completing your probationary period you will be provided with:

• Private Medical Healthcare
• Bonus Plan based on clear and transparent KPI’s
• Critical Illness cover
• Life Assurance

Our Sustainability Goals:

• 100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy with most of it coming from Wind Farms around the UK
• We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels. This target is achieved by everyone I the hotel focusing on the waste we produce and is championed by our Sustainability Council who work on project year round
• We have moved to a chemical free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas and an enzyme based eco-friendly system for our kitchens.
• Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of your normal workplace

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