Finance Assistant

Description:

We are now seeking a detail‑driven and proactive Finance Assistant to join our Finance Team, reporting to the Director of Finance.

This role is essential in supporting the financial heartbeat of the hotel—ensuring accuracy, consistency, and seamless financial operations across purchase ledger, commission control and food & beverage finance administration.

We opened the first 5* Hotel in Liverpool; The Municipal Hotel & Spa MGallery in May 2023 and have reset the clock within this historic building, bringing it back to life. Our Heartists® aspire to create memorable, heartfelt moments for all life enjoyers to experience unique stories from the past but also to immerse themselves into our hospitality, creating their own astonishing tales of MGallery magical moments.

We boast 179 stunning bedrooms set in a remarkable and inspiring landmark of the city. Time is of essence and at the heart of The Municipal’s story. The iconic clock tower and bells give tempo to a timeless melody. Various restaurants, bars and a state‑of‑the‑art spa sanctuary experience offer everyone the place to have the time of their lives, pause the clock and embark upon their own magical journey with MGallery.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FINANCE ASSISTANT AT THE MUNICIPAL HOTEL & SPA MGALLERY

What you’ll be doing…

Purchase Ledger Administration
 

• Process supplier invoices through the Procure Wizard system
• Monitor goods received records
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations
• Prepare journals for SUN accounting system
• Assist with preparing payment runs
   

Commission Control
 

• Validate commission claims
• Manage and maintain the commission log
• Prepare commission accrual reports and journals
   

Food & Beverage Finance Administration
 

• Produce daily GP flash analysis reports
• Monitor pricing discrepancies
• Support stock control reporting
• Assist with menu engineering and cost analysis
• Prepare information for monthly external stock taker visits
   

Finance Administration
 

• Order and record hotel stationery
• Support cashiering, revenue reporting and sales ledger activity
• Assist with Payroll/HR administration as required
• Support the Director of Finance with month‑end accounts processes
   

What We Need From You
 

• Positive, can‑do attitude
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Experience with accounting software