Accounts Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
One of the UK’s leading ‘white label’ hotel management companies, Legacy Hotels and Resorts Limited have a rare opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join our high calibre team in a well-established global brand. This role will drive the opening of the brand-new 146- bedroom Hampton by Hilton in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. This is part of a £250 million regeneration of the town centre; including 200,000sq ft of retail and leisure space, 520 space multi storey carpark and a Metrolink extension to Manchester City Centre. In the last couple of years the market has seen an increase in regeneration projects within Rochdale. This Hampton by Hilton will be located is the largest development in Rochdale in recent times.
You will have the opportunity to be heavily involved with an exciting new project, working alongside a strong senior leadership team.
Role Overview
The position of the Finance Assistant will report into the Finance Manager. The Finance Assistant will be responsible for the day to day running of finance within the hotel.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Key disciplines to include accounts receivable / accounts payable / bank reconciliations / payroll / income audit.
- Monitor receipt of sums due, ensuring all outstanding sums are recovered within set timescales/deadlines
- Supporting the Finance Manager on a daily basis
- Ensure daily work schedule is maintained at an acceptable level
- Provide a professional service to clients and sources & suppliers
- Provide support and advice to other departments were necessary
- Ensuring all principal accountabilities related to the role are being satisfied
What are we looking for?
- Debtor days
- Food cost of sales
- Liquor cost of sales
- Manning cost%
- Controllable overheads%
- Strength of internal control systems at the hotel - Desirable
- Accuracy of daily business processing
- Sales ledger invoicing accuracy
- Purchase ledger processing accuracy
What's in it for you?
- A competitive base salary
- Progression - Opportunity in an organisation with a strong pipeline of new hotels
- Flexible schedule
- Excellent discounts through our global Hiton brand for you, your family and friends
- Special rates for our team members, and friends and families while travelling and staying in Legacy Hotels and Resorts
- Sodexo benefits platform - exclusive discounts across multiple Highstreet brands, Supermarkets and Restaurants
- Company Pension
Job Type: Permanent
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: ACCAST
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Accounts Assistant roles across Hampton by Hilton Rochdale's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,983 - £26,517 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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