Finance Assistant - Crowne Plaza Docklands

Finance Assistant

At Crowne Plaza Docklands we are looking for exceptional people to provide outstanding service to our guests and who put our people at the heart of everything we do.

Crowne Plaza London Docklands offers 210 bedrooms and 4-star accommodation in one of London’s fastest growing districts and the heart of the 2012 iconic sporting victories, with 8 modern meeting rooms. We are just minutes from key event locations such as the ExCeL Exhibition Centre, The O2 Arena and Stratford City. The hotel accommodation offers a perfect place to stay in London, making us the number one choice for a London City Airport hotel connection.

With good transport links, the hotel can be easily accessed by public transport. Royal Victoria train station is about 2 minutes’ walk to the hotel. Our employees have been playing a tremendous part in the hotel and our team success, from our employee engagement being above 89%.

The Docklands Suite is the largest of the meeting rooms and also has the facility to be partitioned into East and West Docklands giving you flexibility and the option to use one room for two purposes. The room also has a civil ceremony license and with the stunning backdrop over the Royal Victoria Dock, we were awarded in 2018 with a Gold accreditation for overall satisfaction by BDRC, ranking us in the top 4 within our portfolio.

We are currently looking for a motivated, professional individual with personality and passion to join our winning team.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Finance Assist to join an amazing team, reporting to the Finance Controller.The successfully recruited Finance Assistant will have excellent interpersonal skills and will be a crucial part of our guests’ journey.

As Finance Assistant, you must be self-motivated and be personable in the way you deal with people, who believe in delivering the best possible standards in guest service. The role requires excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

Your key areas of responsibility will include:

• To maintain an accurate and up to date Sales/Purchase Ledger, aiming to achieve the company’s debtor days outstanding (DSO), maximising cash flow and minimising potential bad debt.
• To provide support to the Accounts department ensuring that the hotel maintains accurate and prompt payments to suppliers and employees.
• To control daily revenue ensuring all business is accounted for and allocated appropriately in line with hotel and company policies and procedures.
• To ensure all Hotel receipts are processed accurately, in a timely manner and for any discrepancies to be resolved and/or accounted for.

The ideal candidate is an individual who cares about providing excellent service to our guests and who can use their intuition and creativity to deliver a wondrous experience for everyone. It is a fantastic opportunity for an amicable professional who likes to be helpful. You will be able to maintain a positive and calm outlook regardless of what challenges the day might bring, and able to make the right decision. Experience within a similar environment is preferable; and you are studying towards AAT qualification may be advantageous. We are looking for an individual with the right attitude and an excellent communication skills and a strong IT knowledge including Microsoft Excel.

If you are interested in joining a winning team where you are an empowered to be yourself at work, we would love to hear from you.

What’s In It For You?

People love to work with RBH Hospitality Management because…

• We focus on health, wellbeing and our communities
• Our people are truly engaged at work
• There’s open, clear communication from the top
• We’ve got great career development opportunities
• There’s a culture of transformation and innovation

We will give you a competitive salary and opportunities to learn new skills and grow your career. You will receive a benefits package that includes;

• Everyday discounts from high street retailers
• Opportunities to be involved in charity and community events
• Career opportunities, training and help with course fees
• Discounted hotel room rates for you AND your friends and family that will make you really popular!
• Incentive programmes
• Flexible working arrangements because we know your life comes first
• Free meals on duty
• Healthcare plans and Insurance plans (just in case)
• Pension

The Bigger Picture

With a real focus on performance, people, quality, profit and communities at RBH we transform hotels.

RBH is an independent hotel management company, working in partnership with six of the most prestigious hotel brands including IHG, Hilton, Starwood, Accor, Marriot and Wyndham. At RBH we stand out from our peers, transforming hotels to perform exceptionally.

Crowne Plaza London Docklands – Excel is a great urban hideaway in the heart of London’s thriving Docklands area. Located only 5 minutes’ walk from the Docklands Light Railway station, it’s an ideal base for visiting the city’s many attractions.

Emirates Airline Cable Cars are located just next to the hotel, making for a fun and convenient form of travel or just a high flying experience with spectacular views of London. The hotel’s restaurant with al fresco terrace dining and swimming pool and health club give you those much needed comforts after a hard days shopping and exploring.