As Assistant Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the daily running of the Finance Team, providing financial support and intelligence to senior managers and heads of departments. You will support the FC to ensure financial controls meet our standard operating procedures.
About Strand Palace
Part of London & Regional Hotels, Strand Palace is one of London’s largest independent hotels. We have been welcoming guests from all corners of the UK and worldwide since 1909. Right in the heart of London, all 788 guest rooms, lobby, restaurant, and bar are refurbished to a modern and contemporary style inspired by the hotel's popular art deco era in the 1920's.
We were recently awarded the ‘Great Place to Work’ accreditation demonstrating our dedication to supporting our teams and making Strand Palace a great place to work.
About L+R Hotels
L+R Hotels is a highly motivated, family-owned global hotel investment and management company, committed to delivering excellent hospitality and creating long-term sustainable value. The company owns an extensive portfolio, with approximately 21,500 bedrooms across 90 hotels in the UK, Continental Europe, the US, and the Caribbean.
Benefits
Working at Strand Palace as Assistant Financial Controller has its perks. As part of our team, you’ll have access to one of the best benefit packages on the market, including:
- Attractive and competitive salary
- 10% discretionary performance-based bonus
- 5% contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance scheme
- Health and wellbeing cash back plan
- Employee discount rate at L+R Hotels and hotels worldwide via Hotel Employee Rate portal
- Long Service recognition and awards
- Up to 33 days holiday per annum
- Free laundry and dry cleaning
- Opportunities for internal career progression
- Professional training and development opportunities
- Interest-free season ticket loan
- Free access to the gym
- Employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Paid volunteering day
- Wellbeing calendar of activities
- ‘Introduce a Friend’ scheme
Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Financial Controller
- Supervision of Cost Control, Income Audit, Accounts Payable, Credit Control, Accounts Receivable, and General Cashier sections.
- Recruit (with FC’s permission), manage, train and lead the finance team under FC’s supervision.
- Reconcile all balance sheet accounts and maintain all necessary schedules to support Balance Sheet.
- Ensures completeness and accuracy of postings to general ledger and sub-ledgers.
- Collects information and reports from other departments for month-end closing.
- Checks fixed assets register for provision of depreciation and reconciles with General Ledger.
- Prepare all monthly journals and analysis as requested by the FC.
- Reviews general ledger transactions and trial balance abnormalities.
- Prepares the monthly financial statements and operating reports together with financial analysis and statistics.
Working With Us
Our team embodies and promotes diversity and inclusion. It is suitable for individuals ranging from newcomers navigating their way in the industry, to seasoned professionals who bring unparalleled expertise to the table. At Strand Palace, we foster a vibrant culture that thrives on quality interactions, exceptional service, and a touch of fun in our daily endeavours.
Strand Palace is committed to providing a sustainable future for its staff and the planet. For two consecutive years, Strand Palace has received the Green Key award and is a part of the FuturePlus programme which works towards activating and implementing initiatives for the hotel to support the environment, social responsibility, economic impact, diversity and inclusion, and climate.
Sounds Interesting? Apply now and start your career journey with Strand Palace.