Accounts Assistant

Job Ref: AM13878Branch: Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel & SpaLocation: Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel & Spa, CardiffSalary/Benefits: Competitive SalaryContract type: PermanentHours: Full TimePosted date: 06/01/2025Closing date: 08/02/2025

Would you like to work for a company that gives you:

• £250, up to £1000 cash incentives when referring a friend to come and join our team - T&C’s apply
• Long service recognition Cash bonus and free overnight hotel stays for services from 2 years and up.

Rewards your hard work by offering you the below team benefits when you join us:

• Meals provided whilst on shift
• Sales incentives and initiative rewards
• Discounted / Free use of leisure facilities – “Hotel specific”
• Free Car Parking – “Hotel specific”
• Stays in our hotels at discounted prices or
• Even free stays in our hotels as one of our rewards & recognition incentives,
• Opportunities for your personal development within the Hotel Group Brand Portfolio
• Fully funded apprenticeships – T&C’s apply
• Annual Holidays entitlements inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy additional holiday entitlements
• Pension enrolment

Does the below sound like you?

• Passionate and willingness to learn
• Positive attitude and someone who makes our guests smile
• Genuinely friendly and caring
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Ambitious and hard working
• Good communication and excellent grooming standards
• Deliver exceptional customer experiences all the time

 

Klarent Hospitality are looking for an Accounts Assistant to support the accounts function in the finance department.

 

Do you want to excite the world of Hospitality? 

We bring together a portfolio of Hotel assets and brands under a common philosophy centered around delivering exceptional customer experiences, nurturing talent and smart investment to drive superior performance and growth.

What will I be doing?

As Accounts Assistant, you will fully support the Accounts function within the Finance department through the development and processing of accurate reports and account management. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standard:

• Ensure the accuracy of all department processes to the various accounts
• Meet all payment deadlines
• Support the management of all account inquiries and disputesf
• Balance accounts on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Support in the development of the Finance team and other roles that may interact with financial processes to help provide the hotel with a multi-skilled team
• Build accurate financial reports and identify discrepancies clearly
• Act in accordance with fire, health and safety regulations and follow the correct procedures when required
• Execute on tasks/requests as instructed by the Finance Manager and/or General Manager

What are we looking for?

An Accounts Assistant that is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Previous experience in a high volume Accounts function
• Computer literate, with good MS Excel skills
• Experience of OnQ, Micros & SAP
• Good time management and organisation skills
• High-level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with internal and external customers

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Previous Accounts experience, preferably within a hotel environment
• Relevant degree, in Accounting or related business discipline, from an academic institution

 

 

 

 

The 4-star Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel & Spa is a modern hotel ideally located in the city centre of Cardiff, with 172 spacious bedrooms. The hotel is perfectly suited for business and leisure travellers big conference room, excellent transport links, restaurant and our hotel lounge, the Urban Bar & Kitchen as an ideal spot for dining and good drinks. For the relaxation and well-being of the guests, the hotel offers an 18-metre swimming pool, steam room and jacuzzi. Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel & Spa is a great place for a business trip or for those guests who are looking for a weekend away.