Staff Accountant

Overview

As Staff Accountant you support the Assistant Director of Finance by handling daily AP operations, month-end processes, and general ledger activities across three entities. You will coordinate with the outsourced AP team and Purchasing, contribute to F&B cost analytics, and assist other finance areas as needed. The role emphasizes accurate controls, timely reporting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a luxury-hotel setting. This is an opportunity to impact cash flow, audits, and financial accuracy within a renowned hotel group.

Pay / Benefits

• 40 hour working week
• Up to 20 complimentary nights at Four Seasons properties
• Holiday entitlement up to 33 days
• Free meals at Pepys Cellar while on duty
• Free Life Insurance
• Season ticket loan & cycle to work scheme

Responsibilities

• Oversee Accounts Payable daily operations including invoicing, payments, and vendor management
• Review invoice coding, payment batches, and vendor reconciliations for proper authorization
• Monitor vendor accounts and payment schedules; resolve invoice issues promptly
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Receiving, and Operations to ensure accurate processing and expense recognition
• Prepare AP aging, cash disbursement forecasts, and payment analyses to support cash flow
• Ensure compliance with hotel policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements
• Support internal and external audits with documentation and audit responses
• Assist with month-end close (accruals, journal entries, P&L variance, reconciliations)
• Review F&B costs performance and develop month-end comments and action plans with F&B teams

Key requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality Management, or related field; or equivalent experience
• 2–4 years in Hotel Finance with AP, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting
• Proficiency with Accounting and Procurement software; knowledge of Opera PMS and POS systems
• Strong understanding of AP processes, month-end closing, accruals, and internal controls
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; strong analytical and detail-oriented abilities
• Excellent communication, organizational, and cross-department collaboration skills
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle sensitive financial information

• communication
• organization
• teamwork
• Accounting software
• Procurement software
• Opera PMS

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