The Role
Support the hotel finance team with sales and purchase ledgers, payroll, forecasting, cash handling and billing. Liaise with Reception and Nights Teams on night audit processes, maintain accurate records, meet deadlines, and use Sage/Excel for financial tasks. Provide hands-on, team-based support to uphold high service and financial standards.
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Job Description
Macdonald’s Accounts Assistants are key members of the Finance Team, assisting in the self-accounting for all departments and the hotel business. Forecasting, sales ledger, purchase ledger and payroll; you will be expected to work in a team and liaise with the Reception and Nights Teams with regards to night audit, cash handling, billing and payment practices. Accounts Assistants must have excellent communication skills, be a team player and enjoy a hands-on role. Experience within a hospitality background is beneficial as well as experience using Opera. You must have passion for hospitality and deliver service with a smile. They are the real ambassadors of our company, and are committed to consistently delivering high standards.
Role Requirements
Our Account Assistants are hardworking individuals who can work on their own initiative and are key players in our back of Finance team.
To be successful in this role the ideal candidate will have the following traits:
Excellent communication skills and the ability to use this at all levels.
Extremely organised with a high attention to detail.
Passionate, driven and pro-active.
Work well as part of a team, however be able to self-motivate with the ability to multi-task and manage one’s own work load.
Professional, well-presented and approachable
The ideal candidate:
Previous experience of working in a hotel in a finance role is essential for this position.
Experience in using Sage Accounts.
A hard-working professional with the desire to maintain and improve upon high standards.
A team player with a hands on attitude.
You will be professional with the ability to deal with challenging situations.
Have an accurate and methodical approach to work.
Will be able to meet deadlines and prioritise work.
Have a good working knowledge of Excel.
Knowledge of Opera and Alacer is beneficial but not essential.
Additional hours may be required to support the hotel during our busier periods, including bank holidays.
Role Requirements
Our Account Assistants are hardworking individuals who can work on their own initiative and are key players in our back of Finance team.
To be successful in this role the ideal candidate will have the following traits:
Excellent communication skills and the ability to use this at all levels.
Extremely organised with a high attention to detail.
Passionate, driven and pro-active.
Work well as part of a team, however be able to self-motivate with the ability to multi-task and manage one’s own work load.
Professional, well-presented and approachable
The ideal candidate:
Previous experience of working in a hotel in a finance role is essential for this position.
Experience in using Sage Accounts.
A hard-working professional with the desire to maintain and improve upon high standards.
A team player with a hands on attitude.
You will be professional with the ability to deal with challenging situations.
Have an accurate and methodical approach to work.
Will be able to meet deadlines and prioritise work.
Have a good working knowledge of Excel.
Knowledge of Opera and Alacer is beneficial but not essential.
Additional hours may be required to support the hotel during our busier periods, including bank holidays.
Benefits
- Employee Awards
- Group Pension
- Childcare Vouchers
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- In store and Online discount cards
- Life Assurance
- Health Care Assistance Fund
- Friends and Family Discounts
Please consider the above criteria carefully before starting your application, as when recruiting it’s important to us that we are the right choice for you, as well as you being the right choice for us. We believe it is the people we employ that make the difference to the experience of our guests. Our people take pride in what we do, and the standards we expect. They are passionate about working with Macdonald Hotels and care about doing their very best for every guest.
Skills Required
- Previous experience working in a hotel finance role
- Experience using Sage Accounts
- Good working knowledge of Excel
- Excellent communication skills
- High attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to multi-task, prioritise workload and meet deadlines
- Hands-on team player with self-motivation
- Professional presentation and ability to handle challenging situations
- Knowledge of Opera
- Knowledge of Alacer
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The Company
What We Do
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts is a privately owned, family-run hospitality group operating a collection of luxury hotels and resorts across the UK and Spain. Each property is characterized by its own unique style and individual charm. The company provides high-quality luxury accommodation, award-winning dining, and premium facilities, including spas and golf courses, aiming to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
